New North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County

'Out-of-control' wildfire forces evacuations in McDowell County
One fire remains after three wildfires began earlier this week in McDowell County. McDowell County Emergency Management Division said the fires burned through the following areas:Sign up for our NewslettersNorth Fork (American Thread Road area)Watson PlaceCrooked Creek (Bat Cave Road area) The North Fork Fire is the only one that remains as of Saturday.
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 on Wednesday. Officials said the Crooked Creek Fire is located in Old Fort and the Watson Place and North Fork Fires are located in Marion.
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.
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.
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.
Three wildfires burn in McDowell County, crews make progress with containment
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Evacuation Orders Lifted in McDowell County, NC as Crooked Creek Fire 55% Contained
Evacuation orders in McDowell County, NC, were lifted after the Crooked Creek Fire was 55% contained; it had prompted several neighborhoods to evacuate.
McDowell County wildfire grows to 250 acres, evacuation orders remain
McDowell County Emergency Management said that the wildfire in Old Fort is currently 15% contained, but evacuation orders remain in place. The wildfire, burning in the Crooked Creek community, is estimated to cover 250 acres.
As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County
As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County
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Officials: McDowell Co. wildfire 65% contained
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2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
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A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
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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.
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McDowell Tech new Workforce Development Center in Old Fort complete, aims to train workers in area
McDowell Technical Community College's new Workforce Education Center in Old Fort is complete. It is the first office or ...