Polk County, Melrose

Melrose fire in Polk County spreads to 593 acres with 63% containment
A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as of Monday evening.
Polk Co. residents grateful to firefighters battling Melrose fire
The effort to put out a more than 400-acre of wildfire continued in Polk County, Monday. Residents said the fire could have been much worse if it wasn't for the firefighters.
Fire officials: Evacuation orders remain in effect in Polk County
Fire officials urge the public to remain away from the area of Highway 176 and Howard Gap area.
Melrose fire in Polk County between 400-500 acres, 0% contained; evacuations ordered
The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
Firefighters in western North Carolina continue their effort to contain the Melrose Fire. The fire was initially started by a downed power line on Saturday, March 1st. Polk County Emergency Management officials said the fire grew overnight,
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County
Residents asked to evacuate as Polk County wildfire continues
Firefighters in Polk County are continuing to battle a 400-acre wildfire that is only about 30% contained. Residents have been encouraged to evacuate their homes until the situation comes under control.
Polk County NC wildfire grows to 600 acres amid high winds, dry conditions: what to know
Under extremely dry conditions, a Polk County wildfire spread another 100 acres March 3, burning at 593 acres with crews ...
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Melrose fire now 593 acres, 63% contained
A wildfire which sparked Saturday in Polk County has been 30% contained as of Monday morning, according to fire officials.
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Firefighters make progress in tackling wildfires that broke out over the weekend in Carolinas
The North Carolina Forest Service reported over 200 wildfires across the state Monday. However, most are small and not threatening any structures.
National Forest wildfires in North Carolina contained, US Forest Service says
All wildfires across North Carolina's National Forests have been contained or mostly contained, according to a 1:45 p.m. news ...
North, South Carolina fires ablaze as severe weather threatens states: See wildfire maps
Thousands of acres are ablaze in North and South Carolina as the states could face severe weather on Wednesday.
Wildfires prompt evacuations across the Carolinas over the weekend
In South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency over the weekend as crews battled wildfires in the ...
Helene debris as kindling: Wildfires burn in WNC: Polk, Nantahala, Pisgah Forest
A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...
Multiple wildfires erupt in the Carolinas, force evacuations and state of emergency declaration
Brush fires that erupted amid dry and windy conditions caused officials in both North and South Carolina to order evacuations ...