NC mountain wildfire of unknown cause rages on, closing roads, popular trail
Rain wasn’t enough to extinguish the fire, and flames continued “in areas of extreme hurricane damage,” U.S. Forest Service ...
Western North Carolina wildfire up to 644 acres, now 60% contained
Firefighters caught a bit of good luck on Friday and made gains to contain and extinguish a wildfire burning in McDowell ...
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On Wednesday, a wildfire broke out in McDowell County in Western North Carolina after a tree fell onto a powerline.
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McDowell Co. wildfire up to 644 acres, now 60% contained
Firefighters caught a bit of good luck on Friday and made gains to contain and extinguish a wildfire burning in McDowell County.
North Fork Fire 60% contained; firefighters leverage rain to manage hotspots
The release said approximately 100 personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, North Carolina Forest Service, McDowell County ...
North Fork fire nearly doubles in size, rain helps firefighters get 60% contained
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County grew in size Jan. 31 before receiving half an inch of rain overnight. The fire is now 60% contained at 644 acres. The North Fork fire is burning in areas the ...
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McDowell County wildfire still burning north of Marion, now 644 acres
The fire is burning in areas of heavy damage from Hurricane Helene near the Woodlawn Community in McDowell County. The fire is located on Graveyard Mountain, east of U.S. Highway 221 North and south ...