Crooked Creek Fire As of 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30, the North Carolina Forest Service confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres in McDowell County, is 100% contained. The fire was ...

This is a developing story. Updated on Feb. 4. The North Fork Fire near the Woodlawn Community in McDowell County is now 90% contained, with firefighters making significant progress. The fire ...

Crews stated that gusty winds are pushing the fire making it difficult to control. As of 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, officials said firefighters remain on scene at both the Crooked Creek Fire and the ...

The Crooked Creek Fire began after authorities say a tree fell on a power line. As of 6 p.m. Wednesday, the fire had burned about 250 acres and was 15% contained, according to McDowell County ...

The Crooked Creek fire in Old Fort burned 220 acres through the evening of Jan. 29, but is currently at 55% containment, according to an update the morning of Jan. 30 from McDowell County's Office ...

The Crooked Creek Fire started at the 3500 block of Bat Cave Road. High winds spread the blaze quickly, and McDowell County authorities called the fire “extremely dangerous.” Nearby residents ...

In McDowell County, firefighters have made progress controlling two wildfires that have scorched more than 500 acres. The Crooked Creek fire is fully contained while the North Fork fire has ...

The Crooked Creek fire in Old Fort burned 220 acres through the evening of Jan. 29, but is currently at 55% containment, according to an update the morning of Jan. 30 from McDowell County's Office of ...

By Kelly Doty Click here for updates on this story MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Evacuation orders in McDowell County were lifted at 8 a.m. Thursday after crews made progress battling ...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — Evacuation orders in McDowell County were lifted at 8 a.m. Thursday after crews made progress battling a wildfire overnight. In a 6:55 a.m. update on ...