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Wildfire updates: Bee Rock Creek Fire grows to 856 acres, 10% contained
The Bee Rock Creek Fire swelled in size overnight, reaching more than 850 acres and 10% containment as of noon Friday.
Browns Creek Fire fully contained in Amherst County; 64 acres burned
The Forest Service has successfully contained the Browns Creek Fire, which burned at least 64 acres in the George Washington ...
Firefighters from Montana, Oregon join as Bee Rock Creek Fire exceeds 500 acres
More firefighters are providing extra assistance as the Bee Rock Creek Fire in McDowell County has grown to more than 500 acres with 10% containment.
Debris from Hurricane Helene provides fuel for spring wildfires
A wildfire in McDowell County has burned 856 acres. Five structures are under threat, and evacuations remain in place as firefighters work to contain the flames.
Evacuation order issued as crews battle 175-acre wildfire in McDowell Co.
Officials with the city of Marion report the NC Forest Service, US Forest Service and Woodlawn Fire Department are responding.
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Wildfire prompts closure in Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness Area
The USDA Forest Service issued a closure order for portions of the Joyce Kilmer-Slickrock Wilderness in the Cheoah Ranger ...