Western North Carolina is home to more than a million acres of national forest controlled by the Forest Service. In addition, ...

Now, some large fuels, such as big, downed trees ... As of 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30, the North Carolina Forest Service confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres in McDowell County ...

Now, some large fuels, such as big ... and North Cove are assisting with structure protection. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. As of 4:30 p.m. Jan. 30, the North Carolina Forest ...