New North Creek fire breaks out in McDowell County

Crooked Creek Fire at 55% containment; all evacuations lifted
An evacuation order for a wildfire burning in McDowell County will be lifted after crews made progress battling the fire.
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last ...
A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires reported in McDowell County
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
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 ...
Day 2: Crews continue to battle 3 wildfires in McDowell Co. that forced evacuations
The McDowell County Emergency Management said crews are battling three wildfires in McDowell County that were first reported on Wednesday. Officials said the Crooked Creek Fire is located in Old Fort ...