Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires …
Jan 29, 2025 · An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 15:15:25 GMT (1738854925498) Story Infinite Scroll ...
Crooked Creek Fire contained, 2 others burning in McDowell County
Jan 29, 2025 · Residents living in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road, Julia Drive, Roy Moore Road, including all side roads are being asked to evacuate until the fire is under control.
Evacuation order issued in mountain community due to ‘out of
The fire began after a tree fell on a power line and is currently burning in the 3000 block of Bat Cave Road. Residents in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road, Cherry Springs Road ...
Old Fort, Marion McDowell County NC wildfire - live updates
Jan 29, 2025 · The fire, which began near Bat Cave Road, is still 0% contained, according to the latest release from emergency management. There are evacuation orders for people living near the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road, Cherry Springs Road, Julia Drive, Roy Moore Road, Cozy Cove Drive, the 1000 block of Lavender Road and all side roads ...
Fire crews contain Crooked Creek wildfire east of Asheville
6 days ago · Fire crews were able to contain 100% of the 220-acre Crooked Creek wildfire in ... The fire started Wednesday afternoon after a tree fell on a power line near 4131 Bat Cave Road in Old Fort ...
North Fork fire near Marion 65% contained after weekend rain
Jan 29, 2025 · The Crooked Creek fire, off Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, was declared fully contained late Thursday afternoon. Sparked by a downed power line Wednesday morning, the fire burned 220 acres. One home was damaged, and several outbuildings were destroyed, according to McDowell Emergency Management .
Western NC fire crews battling wildfire in McDowell County
Jan 29, 2025 · Residents in a rural Western North Carolina community returned to their homes Thursday morning, a day after a wildfire in McDowell County forced them to evacuate. The fire started Wednesday...
Evacuations ordered for western N.C. area as wildfire burns
Jan 29, 2025 · Officials ordered evacuations for residents in a McDowell County neighborhood as a wildfire burned out of control Wednesday afternoon. High winds are spreading the fire in the mountain community, officials said. The fire is on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, an area still recovering from Helene's flooding in September.
McDowell County residents back home after wildfire forced
Jan 29, 2025 · McDowell County residents are back home Thursday morning after a wildfire forced an evacuation the day before. The fire burned 250 acres in the Crooked Creek community near Bat Cave Road south...
Evacuations ordered for ‘out of control’ wildfire in McDowell
OLD FORT, N.C. (WSPA) – An “out of control” wildfire fire has been reported off of Bat Cave Road south of Old Fort in McDowell County. The fire was caused by a tree falling onto a power line ...
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