Under extremely dry conditions, a Polk County wildfire spread another 100 acres March 3, burning at 593 acres with crews ...

A wildfire that started over the weekend in Polk County is almost fully contained. Read more: ...

Shawn Smith, who started with Polk Fire Rescue in 2003, has been interim chief since the resignation of former Chief Hezedean ...

A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as ...

A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...

Polk County Emergency Management said some people who had to evacuate from their homes could be allowed to return as soon as ...

Fire crews continue to battle a wildfire that has spread to more than 600 acres in Polk County. Polk County officials say the fire is 91% contained — however fire crews planned to suspend work Tuesday ...

POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — A wildfire that started over the weekend in Polk County is almost fully contained. According to Polk County Emergency Management and Fire Marshal, as of 2:30 p.m., the fire ...

One of the largest wildfires in Western North Carolina is now nearly fully contained, according to the North Carolina Forest ...

POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - 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 ...

The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday, according to the ...

An open burning ban has been issued in Polk County, according to the Polk County Fire Marshal's Office. Effective Sunday at 3 p.m., officials said the ban is in accordance with the North Carolina Fire ...