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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 ...
McDowell County wildfire burns more than 500 acres
A wildfire in McDowell County has burned more than 500 acres, emergency officials said Friday afternoon. As of 12 p.m., McDowell County Emergency Management said only 10 percent of the fire was ...
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 ...
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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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Evacuation issued in McDowell County for wildfire
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – The McDowell County Emergency Management has issued an evacuation order due to a wildfire. All residences on Wild Acres Road, off of NC 226 A near Little ...
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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 ...