In the city of North Carolina fires will explode

Old Fort, North Carolina (Wlos) – Just a few months after the area was devastated by Hurricane Helen, “outside the” wild fire in the city of Western North Carolina, the Old Fort Fort led to evacuation orders for nearby residents.

The crying fire cry began after the authorities say that the tree fell on the power line. As of 6 pm on Wednesday, the fire burned about 250 acres and contained by 15%, reports McDauel County Emergency Situations.

Officials stated that the fire had crossed the carriageway through a strong wind, creating a deterioration of conditions. McDowell County Power warns that this fire is “extremely dangerous.”

Peggy farmer lives in the community Kryvo Cry. From the front inner courtyard, it can see the fire line after sunset through a small mountain and burned along the spine.

“The wind blows very difficult, and from what I understand, the tree fell into a power plant and caused a fire,” the farmer said. “Obviously, we notice a hurricane that we thought we were in a safe climate zone. I am shocked that in this position. I have a lot more compassion for people who have experienced it, I am running around trying (to) gather what I would have taken with me if I had to evacuate. Yes, I’m a little worried. “

Her sister and son -in -law arrived on Wednesday night to her property and strongly postponed the front yard down. The farmer said she is now planning to stay in her home. But her sister and son -in -law plan to spend the night, united and aware of a fire that burns a few miles on the mountain range.

Evacuation

Residents who live in such areas as well as in all private drives from these roads are advised to evacuate immediately:

• 3000-4500 quarter Bat-Peter Road
• Cozy Bay Drive
• Julia Drive
• 1000 quarters of lavender road
• Roy Moore -Road
• Cherry Springs Road
• Pine road

According to McDowell County County County County, there is an emergency shelter located on East Baptista Street located at 203 East Main Street.

Emergency staff from the entire McDauel district, as well as some agencies outside the district, are working on the protection of structures in the area.

The fire occurs as the Western North Carolina is under increased prevention of fire hazard due to gusty winds, which complicates the maintenance.

Officials closed Bat Pave Cave to the movement, and vehicles are brought to the pine bay. Drivers are advised to use caution and look for alternative routes.

The second fire begins in McDowell County

The EMS County McDowell crews also respond to a fire along the Watson’s place in the United States 221 in the north in Marion. There are currently no evacuation orders for the Watson fire. The public urges to avoid the territory to allow emergency crews to work safely.

According to the North Carolina Wild Fire, a fire is about 4 tenths and 100% contained.

Officials advise that all outdoor burning will stop Wednesday due to strong wind and dry conditions.

The third fire begins in McDowell County

McDowell County Management reported News of the 13th Third Fire in McDowell County, the Northern Fire.

The district emergency management team said that at about 4:00 pm, the External Fire was reported in the Woodlaun community in Marion.

There are currently no orders to evacuate the area for the fire of the Northern Fork, the emergency management team in the press release said.

The district fire department is carried out along a good road and American thread for monitoring nearby homes and protection of structure when needed, according to release.

According to the North Carolina Fire map, the fire is about 40 tenths and 0%.

Receive McDowell County Extraordinary Notifications 28752 to 888777.