New North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County

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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
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Western NC wildfire full contained after prompting evacuations in Old Fort area.
OLD FORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- Firefighters made progress on the wildfire in western North Carolina that prompted evacuations. The ...
Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County now 100% contained
An evacuation order for a wildfire burning in McDowell County will be lifted after crews made progress battling the fire.
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene ...
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The Crooked Creek Fire is now 100% contained
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — The Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County that burned 220 acres is now 100% contained. The N.C.
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
Day 2: Crews continue to battle 3 wildfires in McDowell Co. that forced evacuations
The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews are battling three wildfires in McDowell County that were first reported ...