Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene ...
Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County now 100% contained
Officials have confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres, is now 100% contained, according to McDowell County Emergency Management ...
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Crooked Creek evacuation order lifted; outbuildings destroyed
Evacuation orders in McDowell County were lifted at 8 a.m. Thursday after crews made progress battling a wildfire overnight. In a 6:55 a.m. update on Thursday, Jan. 30, McDowell County Emergency ...
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2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
The fire, dubbed the North Fork Fire, comes a day after the Crooked Creek Fire suddenly arose in the county's town of Old Fort, a town of just 800 people. McDowell County Emergency Services said ...
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Big Creek Lake closed to recreational fishing, boating — here’s what officials are saying
A popular fishing and boating spot is no longer available in Mobile. According to a news release from Mobile Area Water and ...
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Crooked Creek Fire contained, 2 others burning in McDowell County
The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews were battling three wildfires in McDowell County that were first reported ...
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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Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The Crooked Creek Fire began after authorities say a tree fell on a power line. As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, the fire had burned about 250 acres and was 15% contained, according to McDowell County ...
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The national forest campgrounds open all year round in Idaho
Throughout national forests across the U.S., year-round camping options are abundant, offering many amenities and ...
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Crooked Creek Wildfire 55% contained, evacuation order lifted
MCDOWELL CO., NC – The evacuation order for the Crooked Creek Community in McDowell County lifted Thursday morning after an out of control wildfire forced residents to flee. The fire began Wednesday ...
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The Crooked Creek Fire is now 100% contained
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — The Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County that burned 220 acres is now 100% contained. The N.C. Forest Service confirms the fire was caused by a fallen powerline. There is an ...