As of Saturday, April 5, all evacuation orders were cleared. In Polk County, an evacuation shelter was being run by the American Red Cross at 75 Carmel Lane in the city of Columbus.

Air quality if expected to be in the red zone for Transylvania County Sunday, making exposure to the air unhealthy for anyone. Table Rock Fire has slightly downsized since Saturday to 11,468 acres.

In response to the Black Cove Fire in Polk County, evacuation orders have been issued for residents who live along Lady Slipper Trail, Big Hungry Road, Spurgeon Cove Lane, English Heifer Cove Road ...

Polk County Government officials have issued an evacuation order at Green River Cove Road address from 1091-1528 and all of Lady Slipper Trail - saying residents need to evacuate immediately.

Polk County officials provided an update on the wildfires Tuesday evening. The Black Cove Fire has burned 3,046 acres and is 0% contained. Officials said 7 homes were destroyed and 55 homes are ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Wildfires in both North Carolina and South Carolina are continuing to spread with little containment. The biggest fires are within 20 miles of each other. In North Carolina ...

The Fish Hook Fire has burned 199 acres. It is 50 percent contained. Evacuation orders in this region have been lifted. Polk County Shelter is available at 75 Carmel Lane Columbus, NC.