Evacuation orders lifted, McDowell Co. wildfire now 100% contained
OLD FORT, N.C. – An outside fire has been reported off of Bat Cave Road in Old Fort. Reports say that the fire was caused by a tree falling onto a power line. Emergency crews are on scene working to ...
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NCDOT seeks input on road repair plans for Gerton, Bat Cave and Chimney Rock
NCDOT will host public meetings to provide information about two major Hurricane Helene highway recovery projects in Gerton and Bat Cave/Chimney Rock.
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'Out of control' wildfire burns 150 acres, causes evacuation order in Old Fort
An evacuation order has been issued for residents along Bat Cave Road in Old Fort as an ... An emergency shelter has opened at First Baptist Church in Old Fort at 203 E Main St. At 1:51 p.m ...
Evacuation order issued in mountain community due to ‘out of control’ wildfire
An “out of control” wildfire has prompted an evacuation order for residents near Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, according to McDowell County Emergency Management.