Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires reported in McDowell County
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
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Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to ensure containment efforts continue. At this time, there are no active ...
Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres; new North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County
The evacuation orders given by the McDowell County Office of Emergency Management were lifted Jan. 30 after an 'out of ...
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McDowell County residents back home after wildfire forced evacuation
OLD FORT, N.C. — McDowell County ... Bo Dossett from the Forest Service noted, “We are seeing large volumes of fuel like dead branches, leaf litter, downed trees. All that stuff is available.” ...