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Haoe Fire in Nantahala National Forest reaches 500 acres, 0% contained; some trails closed
The Haoe Fire, which is burning in the Nantahala National Forest, has spread to approximately 500 acres and 0% containment.
Bee Rock Creek fire grows to 300 acres in McDowell County, officials say
Officials with the city of Marion report the NC Forest Service, US Forest Service and Woodlawn Fire Department are responding.
Bee Rock Branch fire threatens homes and hatchery in McDowell County
The fire is burning through steep, storm-damaged terrain near the Armstrong Fish Hatchery and has crossed Pups Branch Creek.
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Bee Rock Creek Fire maintains size overnight; high fire danger forecasted
The Bee Rock Creek Fire continues to burn in a rugged area of McDowell County amid forecasted "very high" fire danger on ...
Western NC wildfires map: See the latest with our interactive map
Another fire, the Bee Rock Branch Fire, near Little Switzerland in McDowell County started April 14 and has grown to 175 ...
No extension of evacuation order for Bee Rock Branch Fire overnight
The fire prompted an evacuation order for residences on Wild Acres Road, located off N.C. 226A just south of Little ...
Bee Rock Branch Fire prompts evacuation on Wild Acres Road as blaze hits 175 acres
The fire, now being referred to as the Bee Rock Branch Fire, is currently burning south of Wild Acres Road and north of ...
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Here’s how many acres most of Southern California’s cities changed on Cal Fire’s risk map
Cal Fire released new fire hazard severity maps for Southern California on Monday, March 24, the final piece in a 2025 statewide rollout. While Cal Fire mapped “very high” wildfire zones under local ...