Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres

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 control' wildfire burned 220 acres.
2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
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 grown to 200 acres and is 20% contained.
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.
Three wildfires burn in McDowell County, crews make progress with containment
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Crooked Creek Fire contained, 2 others burning in McDowell County
North Fork Fire in McDowell County covers 200 acres, 20% contained
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The other fire that's still burning in McDowell County is the North Fork Fire. It is located off Highway 221 North of Marion. In other terms, the fire is near the Woodlawn community. It's covering 200 acres and is now 20% contained, according to a U.S. Forest Service press release.
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A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
Firefighters contain 100% of wildfire that prompted evacuations east of Asheville
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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 ...