The McDowell News3h
Temporary bridge open on U.S. Highway 70 at Curtis Creek Road in Old Fort
On Friday, a temporary bridge was completed to reopened U.S. Highway 70 in Old Fort. The N.C. Department of Transportation ...
North Fork Fire grows to 350 acres as firefighters perform burnout operations; 40% contained
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County is now at 350 acres, the U.S. Forest Service announced in an early afternoon news ...
Firefighters report significant progress on McDowell County wildfire
A wildfire that burned an estimated 220 acres in McDowell County was likely sparked when high winds knocked down a power line near Old Fort, emergency officials said on Thursday. McDowell County ...
The McDowell News6h
Wildfire north of Marion now 350 acres, 40% contained. The cause is still under investigation.
Firefighters made progress on containing the North Fork fire in northern McDowell County Thursday evening. It is now 40% ...
WTVD10h
Western NC wildfire fully contained after prompting evacuations in Old Fort area
The Crooked Creek fire in McDowell County is now 100% contained. The fire has burned about 220 acres in total since breaking ...
WWAY TV17h
Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County now 100% contained
McDowell County officials said there were no reported injuries or fatalities from either the Crooked Creek or North Fork ...
WYFF21h
As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County
An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the Bat Cave Road area in Old Fort, North Carolina and has forced some ...
McDowell County residents back home after wildfire forced evacuation
McDowell County residents are back home Thursday morning after a wildfire forced an evacuation the day before.
North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
As of 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, firefighters were continuing burnout operations in McDowell County on the North Fork Fire, which has ...