Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres; new North Creek fire …
Jan 30, 2025 · The Crooked Creek fire in Old Fort burned 220 acres through the evening of Jan. 29, but is currently at 55% containment, according to an update the morning of Jan. 30 from McDowell County's Office ...
Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires ... - MSN
The Crooked Creek Fire, which authorities say started after a tree fell on a power line, began at the 3500 block of Bat Cave Road. As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, the fire has burned about 250 acres and ...
2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county …
Jan 29, 2025 · The North Fork Fire, which is in the town of Marion, arose just hours after the Crooked Creek Fire developed in Old Fort. Originally, McDowell emergency officials described Crooked Creek as "out ...
Western NC wildfire fully contained after prompting evacuations in Old …
Jan 31, 2025 · 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 is now 100% contained.
Crooked Creek Fire contained, 2 others burning in McDowell …
Jan 29, 2025 · According to emergency management, an emergency shelter was opened at First Baptist Church in Old Fort on East Main Street. Multiple outbuildings have been destroyed with one home suffering...
Old Fort, Marion McDowell County NC wildfire - live updates
Jan 29, 2025 · The Crooked Creek fire started around Bat Cave Road Wednesday when a tree fell on a power line before noon, according to McDowell County Emergency Management. By 1 p.m. the fire had spread and was burning out of control. The surrounding area, south of Old Fort, was evacuated. By the end of the day the fire was 250 acres and 15% contained.
Wildfire in Old Fort, NC Updates - WataugaOnline.com
Jan 29, 2025 · Crooked Creek Fire 100% Contained. As of 4:30 p.m. on January 30, 2025, the North Carolina Forest Service has confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres in McDowell County, is 100% contained. The fire was caused by a fallen powerline.
McDowell County: Latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
Jan 29, 2025 · The cause of the fire remains under investigation.The Crooked Creek Fire has been 100% contained.Update at 5:06 p.m.The Crooked Creek Fire that burned 220 acres in McDowell County is 100% ...
Wildfires erupt in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina | Fox …
Jan 29, 2025 · As of Thursday, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County burned an estimated 220 acres and was fully contained. Emergency crews said they made significant progress overnight as winds diminished, and relative humidity increased, leading to lower fire activity.
Fire crews contain Crooked Creek wildfire east of Asheville
Jan 31, 2025 · 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 ...