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OLD FORT, N.C. — Firefighters continue to make progress against the North Fork Fire in McDowell County, which is now 65% ...

Rain wasn’t enough to extinguish the fire, and flames continued “in areas of extreme hurricane damage,” U.S. Forest Service ...

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McDowell County on the North Fork Fire, which has grown to 200 acres and is 20% contained. McDowell County Emergency Services first reported the fire at about 4 p.m. Jan. 29 in the area of Good Road ...

OLD FORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- Firefighters made progress on the wildfire in western North Carolina that prompted evacuations. The Crooked Creek fire in McDowell County is now 100% contained.

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“This response was yet another testament to the collaboration and dedication of emergency responders across western North Carolina." A second wildfire started on Wednesday near U.S. Highway 221 north ...

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A closer look through the glowing flames and billowing smoke reveals fire crews at the foot of the fire, where it meets the road. At least three wildfires started in McDowell County, which lies east ...