013125-mmn-news-north-fork-fire.jpg Lisa Jennings, U.S. Forest Service Jan 31, 2025 Jan 31, 2025 Updated Jan 31, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A fire manager assesses fire effects in areas of tree damage from Hurricane Helene. Lisa Jennings, U.S. Forest Service As featured on Wildfire north of Marion now 350 acres, 40% contained. The cause is still under investigation. Some rain is expected but not enough to extinguish the fire. Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Most Popular Highway patrol: Juvenile killed in McDowell County wreck while driving electric bike One person critically injured in Sunday crash involving bicycle in McDowell County Marion man charged with death by distribution in 22-year-old's 2025 overdose death ‘No kings’ rally in downtown Marion draws more than 275 people, organizers say McDowell County Emergency Services Director Will Kehler to retire Promotions Read the E-edition now – the digital replica of the newspaper! Download our mobile app for a customized experience! View All Print Ads Services ROCKY TOP TREE SERVICE Updated Mar 29, 2026 Services MCDOWELL COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR Updated Mar 29, 2026 Services AFFORDABLE TREE SERVICE Mar 30, 2026 Services ROCKY TOP TREE SERVICE Updated Mar 29, 2026 Services CARR, MICHAEL Updated Mar 29, 2026
Wildfire north of Marion now 350 acres, 40% contained. The cause is still under investigation. Some rain is expected but not enough to extinguish the fire.
