Wildfire causing delays on I-40 in McDowell Co., officials say
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - McDowell County Emergency Management said a wildfire is causing traffic delays on I-40 ...
Wildfire near Old Fort Mountain disrupts traffic on I-40, 90% contained
On Wednesday, March 12, a wildfire impacted traffic on I-40 around 4 p.m. It occurred on Old Fort Mountain near the Buncombe ...
Red flag warning leads to burn ban issued for McDowell County
The combination of dry fuels and gusty winds will lead to an increased danger of wildfires across western North Carolina.
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Burn ban remains in effect in McDowell County, may be reassessed if rain falls
A burn ban remains in effect through the rest of the week for McDowell County, according to McDowell County Emergency ...
McDowell Co. wildfire at 40 acres with 30% contained, officials say
McDowell County Emergency Management reports that crews are working to maintain a wildfire north of Marion on Tuesday. Officials said the fire is burning near the 1300 block of Armstrong Creek Road ...
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HUD leaders get a closer look at McDowell County flood damage
Joseph DeFelice, the Mid-Atlantic Regional Administrator for HUD visited Welch and Bradshaw among other areas to learn more ...
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Cleaning items still needed for McDowell County residents
Bobby Bowman, the emergency management director for McDowell County says supplies needed include shovels, push brooms and ...
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Burn ban still in effect in McDowell County
A burn ban remains in effect for McDowell County. Due to weather conditions including gusty wind, the burn ban continues, ...
FEMA assistance tops $1 million in one week
Only one week after a federal disaster was declared for Mercer, McDowell, Wyoming and Mingo counties, more than $1 million in ...
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Firefighters work to contain wildfire through Helene damaged area in North Carolina
ACCIDENT. CREWS CONTINUE TO FIGHT THE ARMSTRONG FIRE IN MCDOWELL COUNTY. THE FIRE IS LOCATED ALONG ARMSTRONG CREEK ROAD OFF HIGHWAY 226, NORTH OF MARION. THE FIRE IS ESTIMATED AT 52 ACRES AND IS ...
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Red flag warning leads to burn ban issued for McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - McDowell County Emergency Management has issued a burn ban on Saturday. According to officials, residents are being asked to postpone all outdoor burning due ...