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Fast-growing wildfire in McDowell County triggers evacuations south of Little Switzerland
A fast-growing wildfire broke out in northern McDowell County near Little Switzerland April 14, prompting evacuations of ...
Pisgah National Forest wildfire in McDowell County acreage holds steady but not contained
A wildfire in McDowell County near Little Switzerland grew to 175 acres April 14, with no additional evacuations or ...
McDowell County wildfire burns more than 1,000 acres
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — A wildfire in McDowell County has burned more than 1,000 acres, emergency officials announced on ...
McDowell County wildfire spreads to 1,397 acres, evacuation orders in place
The Bee Rock Creek Fire in McDowell County has grown to over 1,397 acres and is 27% contained, state officials said.
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McDowell County wildfire grows to over 500 acres as firefighters increase containment
The Bee Rock Creek Fire has grown from 300 acres April 16 to 504 acres in McDowell County as firefighters gain some containment on the active fire, U.S. Forest Service officials said April 17.
Western NC wildfire April 21 updates: 3 fires are burning with 27% containment or less
Despite constant efforts from hundreds of firefighters, containment remains low on the three fires. Here's what we know.
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Fast-growing wildfire in McDowell County triggers evacuations south of Little Switzerland
A fast-growing wildfire broke out in northern McDowell County near Little Switzerland April 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residences. U.S. Forest Service crews are responding to the wildfire ...
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Pisgah National Forest wildfire in McDowell County acreage holds steady but not contained
A wildfire in northern McDowell County near Little Switzerland grew to 175 acres April 14, with no additional evacuations or significant changes overnight. U.S. Forest Service crews are responding ...