Old Fort wildfire burns 250 acres, now 55% contained. Evacuation orders lifted
The evacuation orders given by the McDowell County Office of Emergency Management were lifted Jan. 30 after an 'out of control' wildfire burned 250 acres.
Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; second fire reported north of Marion
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
'Out of control' wildfire burns 150 acres, causes evacuation order in Old Fort
The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management issued an evacuation order for residents between between 3000-4500 Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road, Juliet Drive, Roy Moore Road and all side roads on Jan.
Evacuation order issued in mountain community due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
An “out of control” wildfire has prompted an evacuation order Wednesday for residents in the Crooked Creek community near Bat Cave Road south of Old Fort.
‘Leave immediately’: Evacuations ordered for ‘out of control’ wildfire in western NC
An "out of control" wildfire burning in western North Carolina is forcing residents to evacuate from their homes on Wednesday, according to the McDowell County officials.
Residents asked to evacuate part of McDowell Co. due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
The McDowell County Emergency Management is calling for residents to evacuate due to an “out of control” wildfire in Old Fort on Wednesday. Officials said wildfire is located in the Crooked Creek community in the area of Bat Cave Road and was caused by a tree falling on a power line.
'Out of control' wildfire burning in McDowell Conty
An "out of control" wildfire burning near Old Fort is forcing evacuations, according to the McDowell County Emergency Management Administration. The 50-acre fire has 0% containment, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
Old Fort man accused of shooting into occupied vehicle
OLD FORT, N.C. (WLOS) — An Old Fort man faces a felony charge after shots were fired into an occupied vehicle last month.
Frigid weather deepens hardships for Old Fort families
The bitterly cold temperatures in the mountains are impacting families recovering from Helene, with survivors now living in ...
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Old Fort Niagara hosting 18th century winter adventure
Old Fort Niagara is hosting a special winter adventure Saturday called Jolicoeur’s Journey, an interactive living history ...
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3 items approved by Fort Worth City Council at Jan. 28 meeting
Year 6—$30,170,358 for the first year of the renewal Year 7—$34,695,911 for the second year of the renewal ...
DA: 91-year-old acupuncturist sentenced after found guilty of misdemeanor sexual battery
The Buncombe County District Attorney’s Office said a man is guilty of four counts of misdemeanor sexual battery.
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Historical Association of Lewiston hosting talk on Old Fort Niagara
The Historical Association of Lewiston will host Robert Emerson for its January program, “Old Fort Niagara: Saving a ...
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Fire reported at Old Fort in McDowell County
An outside fire has been reported off of Bat Cave Road in Old Fort. Reports say that the fire was caused by a tree falling ...
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Live updates: 2nd wildfire in McDowell County; Fire south of Old Fort still burning
A wildfire started burning on Bat Cave Road south of Old Fort in McDowell County on Wednesday afternoon. Emergency responders ...