New North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County

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.
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 forces evacuations in McDowell County
Three wildfires burned through McDowell County, which lead to some evacuations within the 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) Below you will find the latest updates from officials:Update at 6:31 p.
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.
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.
Firefighters tackle three wildfires in McDowell County Wednesday and Thursday
On Wednesday and Thursday, firefighters in McDowell County were busy with three wildfires, including one near hurricane-damaged Old Fort. The Crooked Creek fire in McDowell County burns against the night sky in this photo by Montana Eck. The fire has consumed approximately 250 acres as of Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
McDowell County lifts wildfire evacuation order with half of blaze contained
An evacuation order issued Wednesday for parts of McDowell County due to a wildfire in Old Fort was lifted Thursday morning. As of 8 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, an evacuation order in place for several blocks in McDowell County,
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No shooter, victims found after possible shooting reported at McDowell High School, officials say
"McDowell County 911 received a report of a possible active shooter at McDowell High School. Emergency personnel remain on ...