Old Fort wildfire now burns 220 acres

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.
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 control' wildfire burned 220 acres.
Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires reported in McDowell County
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
As one fire is contained, another one grows in McDowell County
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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 remain in place. The wildfire, burning in the Crooked Creek community, is estimated to cover 250 acres.
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.
Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County now 100% contained
McDowell County officials said there were no reported injuries or fatalities from either the Crooked Creek or North Fork fires, but the Crooked Creek Fire did damage one home and destroy multiple outbuildings.
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