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.
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 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 Help Tackle 'Out of Control' Brush Fire in Polk County
An “out of control” brush fire forced evacuations in Tyron, North Carolina, on Sunday, March 2, Polk County Emergency Communications said, according to local media.The Polk County Fire Marshal’s Office latest update on Sunday evening said the 176 Fire,
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 481 acres, 30% 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.
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 ...