Live updates: McDowell County wildfire near U.S. 221 is 60 acres, not contained
Residents living in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Road and on Pine Cove Road, Julia Drive, Roy Moore Road, Cozy Cove Drive, the 1000 block of Lavender Road and all side roads in the area should evacuate until this fire is under control, the release said.
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
An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the Bat Cave Road area in Old Fort, North Carolina and has forced some evacuations. This area is under an increased fire danger until Wednesday afternoon due to the combination of wind gusts in the 25 to 35 mph range, relative humidity values in the 20% to 30%, and dry fuel moisture.
Evacuation orders lifted as crews continue to contain McDowell Co. wildfire
Crews throughout the night continued to help contain a 220-acre wildfire off Bat Cave Road south of Old Fort in McDowell County. READ MORE:
Evacuations ordered for ‘out of control’ wildfire in McDowell County
OLD FORT, N.C. – An outside fire has been reported off of Bat Cave Road in Old Fort. Reports say that the fire was caused by a tree falling onto a power line. Emergency crews are on scene working to contain the fire. Officials state that Bat Cave Road is currently closed to traffic, and that all vehicles will be detoured onto Pine Cove Road.
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.
'Out of control' wildfire burns 150 acres, causes evacuation order in Old Fort
The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management issued an evacuation order for residents between between 3000-4500 Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road, Juliet Drive, Roy Moore Road and all side roads on Jan.
Evacuation order issued in mountain community due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
An “out of control” wildfire has prompted an evacuation order Wednesday for residents in the Crooked Creek community near Bat Cave Road south of Old Fort.
McDowell County wildfire grows to 250 acres, evacuation orders remain
Emergency crews are working to contain a wildfire in Western North Carolina on Wednesday night. McDowell County Emergency Management said that the wildfire in Old Fort is currently 15% contained, but evacuation orders remain in place.
Residents asked to evacuate part of McDowell Co. due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
The McDowell County Emergency Management is calling for residents to evacuate due to an “out of control” wildfire in Old Fort on Wednesday. Officials said wildfire is located in the Crooked Creek community in the area of Bat Cave Road and was caused by a tree falling on a power line.
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Wildfire in Old Fort, NC – 0% Contained; Evacuation Orders in Place for Affected Areas
A wildfire burning in the Crooked Creek community of McDowell County remains at 0% containment. The fire has prompted the issuance of evacuation orders for residents in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave ...
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last ...
Fire crews battle ‘out of control’ wildfire east of Asheville, people are told to evacuate
The fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, in McDowell County, on Wednesday.
Officials: Crews responding to large fire after tree falls on power line in McDowell Co.
OLD FORT, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews are responding to a large fire in Old ...