'Don't forget us': Bat Cave residents decry 'disaster tourists,' comment on recovery plan
In hard-hit Bat Cave, security guards vanish, businesses fight closure, and locals share concerns over safety, roads, ...
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North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
The fire started quickly on Jan. 29, and McDowell County set evacuation orders for areas along Bat Cave Road. Emergency personnel will continue to remain on site to monitor the situation and ...
North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
As of 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, firefighters were continuing burnout operations in McDowell County on the North Fork Fire, which has ...
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McDowell County residents back home after wildfire forced evacuation
The fire burned 250 acres in the Crooked Creek community near Bat Cave Road south of Old Fort. Thursday evening McDowell County Emergency Management announced the fire was 100% contained.