Wildfire, North Carolina

Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
Wildfire prompts evacuation orders for some residents in western North Carolina
OLD FORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- A wildfire in western North Carolina has prompted evacuations for some residents in McDowell County. According to authorities, the fire, which is currently 0% contained, was started after a tree fell on a power line.
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge that Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding that resulted, officials have warned in recent weeks about elevated risks of wildfire.
"Out-of-control" wildfire erupts in North Carolina town still recovering from Hurricane Helene
The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.
Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town after wildfire starts
A 50-acre wildfire has broken out near towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. Evacuations are in place for people on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, North Carolina. The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management said the fire was started by a tree on a downed power line.
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