2nd wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged North Carolina county as "significant progress" made in Crooked Creek Fire, officials say
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
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Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
Two wildfires burn in mountains of Helene-damaged North Carolina
Evacuation orders because of wildfires have ended in the North Carolina mountains where Hurricane Helene did damage 18 weeks ago.
Downed power line during high winds erupts wildfires in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina
At least three wildfires have ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. As of Thursday, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 220 acres and is now 55% contained.
Wildfires Burn In North Carolina Region Devastated By Helene
Firefighters spent all night battling wildfires in western North Carolina, in an area still trying to recover from Hurricane Helene last September. Watch this video for the latest on the Crooked Creek fire,
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