McDowell County, wildfire

Armstrong Fire in McDowell County 90% contained. 50+ acres burned.
A 52-acre wildfire in McDowell County is now 90% contained, the U.S. Forest Service says. The fire is burning in a area hit hard by Helene.
Crews battle wildfire in McDowell County, NC
Multiple agencies are working to contain a wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion, North Carolina. As of 8:30 p.
Cause found for McDowell County wildfire, now 52 acres, 90% contained
Firefighters in McDowell County made progress in containing the Armstrong fire Wednesday, which is now 52 acres and 90% contained. The cause of the fire was release Wednesday night.
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.
McDowell homeowner urges wildfire prep as blaze burns 52 acres, now 90% contained
A McDowell County homeowner is describing the moments when an active wildfire came within just a few dozen feet of his home on the night of Tuesday, Feb. 25.
McDowell County wildfire at 40 acres Wednesday; hurricane debris fueled fire
Firefighters are still working on a wildfire near Armstrong Creek Road, off N.C. Highway 226 A north of Marion. The fire started Tuesday. Firefighters worked through the night to contain the fire. As of Wednesday, the fire is estimated at 40 acres and 30% contained, according to a news release from the U.S. Forest Service.
USA Today28d
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
North Carolina's McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of roughly ...
Newsweek28d
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
Languages: English. A fast-moving wildfire has erupted in North Carolina's McDowell County, prompting evacuations and raising concerns for residents still recovering from the devastation of ...
WYFF29d
Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
The North Fork fire is burning in areas of heavy damage from Hurricane Helene near the Woodlawn Community in McDowell County, NC. The fire is located east of Highway 221 and south of American ...
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One firefighter dies, another injured, while responding to McDowell County house fire
A firefighter died and another was injured while responding to a structure fire in McDowell County. According to a press ...
West Virginia MetroNews6d
Procession held for fallen McDowell County firefighter
WELCH, W.Va. — State Fire Marshal Chief Deputy Robbie Bailey says Firefighter Jeffrey Lawson was just answering the call and ...
Wildfire burning near Marion; no evacuations ordered
Emergency crews are actively working to contain a wildfire burning near Marion, McDowell County Emergency Management ...