Jan 29, 2025 · OLD FORT, N.C. — Firefighters continue to make progress against the North Fork Fire in McDowell County, which is now 60% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The North Fork...

Jan 29, 2025 · One fire remains after three wildfires began last week in McDowell County. McDowell County Emergency Management Division said the fires burned through the following areas: The North Fork Fire...

Jan 30, 2025 · A fast-moving wildfire has erupted in North Carolina's McDowell County, prompting evacuations and raising concerns for residents still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane...

Jan 29, 2025 · The Crooked Creek fire is threatening the nearby town of Old Fort, N.C., a small Western North Carolina community about 25 miles from Asheville. High winds and dry conditions are pushing the fire ...

Jan 30, 2025 · North Carolina's McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires.

Jan 29, 2025 · A second wildfire has erupted in western North Carolina's McDowell County, an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene just four months ago, nearly to the day, officials said.

Jan 30, 2025 · Emergency crews are working to contain a wildfire in Western North Carolina on Wednesday night. Posted 1/30/2025, 2:36:17 AM Fire in McDowell County

Jan 29, 2025 · An "out of control" wildfire burning in western North Carolina is forcing residents to evacuate from their homes on Wednesday, according to the McDowell County officials.

Jan 29, 2025 · Residents in a rural Western North Carolina community returned to their homes Thursday morning, a day after a wildfire in McDowell County forced them to evacuate. The fire started...

NEBO, N.C. (Dec. 6, 2024) – High winds downed powerlines across McDowell County on Thursday morning, sparking two wildfires in areas recovering from Hurricane Helene damage. Firefighters are working to contain the Newberry Creek and Buck Creek Fires.