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New North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County

CBS News · 15h

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.

Asheville Citizen Times on MSN · 7h

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.

USA Today · 19h

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 Carolina, Hurricane Helene

Newsweek on MSN · 23h

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 September.

Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene

The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.

CBS News on MSN · 14h

"Out of control" wildfire erupts in North Carolina town still recovering from Hurricane Helene

The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.

WYFF 4 Greenville-Spartanburg on MSN4h

As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County

An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the Bat Cave Road area in Old Fort, North Carolina and has forced some ...

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 ...

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Three Out-of-Control Wildfires Rage Through Helene-Devastated North Carolina County: Evacuations Underway

The first of three wildfires broke out just before 11 a.m. Wednesday after a tree fell on a powerline in the region of ...

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