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Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town

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.

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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 Crooked Creek

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.

North Carolina wildfires fully contained

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.

North Carolina wildfires fully contained; evacuation order lifted

No injuries or casualties have been reported as a result of the fire

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Western North Carolina wildfire update

E.J. Dwigans, public information officer with the North Carolina Forest Service, spoke about the current state of the Crooked Creek Fire, the impact it made in McDowell County in western North Carolina and how Helene debris is potentially fuel for wildfires in the area.

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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 ...

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McDowell County residents back home after wildfire forced evacuation

McDowell County residents are back home Thursday morning after a wildfire forced an evacuation the day before.The fire burned ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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