Map Shows Active Incidents in Area

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 September.
Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from 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 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 spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town after wildfire starts
A second wildfire started shortly after the first one north of Marion, North Carolina. According to McDowell County Emergency Management, no evacuations are in place for that fire. It is 2 acres and 0% contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
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Wildfires erupt in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina
At least three wildfires ignited on Wednesday near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. The largest of the fires was estimated to have consumed 200 acres near the town of Marion and forced evacuations.
Wildfire burns in western North Carolina
A wildfire burns in the town of Old Fort in western North Carolina on Wednesday, as the area continues to recover after Helene's devastation in late September.
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