2 days ago · The North Fork Fire, which is in the town of Marion, arose just hours after the Crooked Creek Fire developed in Old Fort. Originally, McDowell emergency officials described Crooked Creek as "out ...

12 hours ago · Fire crews were able to contain 100% of the 220-acre Crooked Creek wildfire in McDowell County ... evacuate from their rural Western North Carolina homes. The fire started Wednesday afternoon ...

2 days ago · The North Carolina Forest Service said the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres in the western part of the Tar Heel State, was 100% contained on Thursday. MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. – At least three wildfires ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene .

1 day ago · The one near Good Road was called the North Fork fire and burned mostly U.S. Forest Service property. The third was the Watson Place fire. Because of the size of the Crooked Creek fire, evacuations were ordered throughout the area. By Thursday morning, though, the evacuation order was lifted and people were allowed to return home.

1 day ago · MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Officials have confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres, is now 100% contained, according to McDowell County Emergency Management.

1 day ago · 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 caused by a fallen ...

15 hours ago · OLD FORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- Firefighters made progress on the wildfire in western North Carolina that prompted evacuations. The Crooked Creek fire in McDowell County is now 100% contained.

3 days ago · The Crooked Creek fire is threatening the nearby town of Old Fort, N.C., a small Western North Carolina community about 25 miles from Asheville. High winds and dry conditions are pushing the fire ...

2 days ago · Crooked Creek Fire 100% Contained As of 4:30 p.m. on January 30, 2025, the North Carolina Forest Service has confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres in McDowell County, is 100% contained. The fire was caused by a fallen powerline. We extend our deepest gratitude to all local and surrounding county fire …

2 days ago · The Crooked Creek Fire near Old Fort, North Carolina around 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 29. (Photo credit: WLOS staff) ... According to the North Carolina Forest Service's wildfire map, the fire ...