6 days ago · Downed power line during gusty winds erupts wildfires in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina As of Thursday, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 220 acres and is now 55% contained. Emergency crews said they made significant progress overnight as winds diminished and relative humidity increased, leading to …

Interactive real-time wildfire and forest fire map for North Carolina. See current wildfires and wildfire perimeters in North Carolina using the Map of Fire Wildfire Map.

5 days ago · Firefighters are scrambled to contain a wildfire that forced evacuations in a part of western North Carolina that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene in the fall.

6 days ago · A second wildfire has erupted in western North Carolina's McDowell County, an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene just four months ago, nearly to the day, officials said. The fire, dubbed ...

6 days ago · On Friday, Jan. 30, 2025, preliminary reports show that 75 wildfires burned 43.7 acres on private and state-owned land in North Carolina. The N.C. Forest Service tracks daily fire activity using a database known as "Signal 14." The data from Signal 14 is a rapid approximation of wildfire occurrence. It's not an exact count.

A fast-moving wildfire has erupted in North Carolina's McDowell County, prompting evacuations and raising concerns for residents still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Helene. The fire ...

Jan 29, 2025 · The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.

6 days ago · The North Carolina Forest Service, North Carolina Emergency Management, and local fire departments from Woodlawn and North Cove are assisting with structure protection.

This map presents locations and perimeters of wildfires over the past seven days. The size of the flame symbols is proportional to the number of firefighters assigned to the fire; popups provide additional information.

Nov 6, 2023 · The 431-acre (174-hectare) fire in Henderson County, North Carolina, has destroyed two homes, a cabin and an outbuilding, county officials said in a social media post Sunday that declared a state of emergency.