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.
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
The fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, in McDowell County, on Wednesday.
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Evacuations ordered for ‘out of control’ wildfire in western North Carolina Stokes County Ranger Jonathan Young says it took several first responders to get things under control. “From a tree ...
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