Alert Top Story Wildfire in northern McDowell County grows to 504 acres, 10% contained Mike Conley Apr 17, 2025 Apr 17, 2025 Updated Apr 17, 2025 0 Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save A wildfire burning in northern McDowell County grew to 504 acres Wednesday night. The fire is 10% contained, according to the U.S. Forest Service.kAm%96 q66 #@4< rC66< 7:C6 :D >@G:?8 E9C@F89 DE66A E6CC2:? 2?5 962GJ DE@C> 563C:D ?62C E96 pC>DEC@?8 u:D9 w2E496CJ[ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> E96 &]$] u@C6DE $6CG:46 D2:5] %9C66 96=:4@AE6CD 2?5 `g_ A6CD@??6= 7C@> &]$] u@C6DE $6CG:46[ }@CE9 r2C@=:?2 u@C6DE $6CG:46[ |4s@H6== r@F?EJ 2?5 (@@5=2H? u:C6 s6A2CE>6?E 2C6 7:89E:?8 E96 7:C6[ 244@C5:?8 E@ 2 ?6HD C6=62D6 7C@> |4s@H6== r@F?EJ t>6C86?4J |2?286>6?E]k^Am The fire is now estimated at 504 acres with 10% containment in McDowell County near the Armstrong Fish Hatchery as of April 17. 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Update: Old Fort man killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 identified Highway patrol said the motorcylist was was speeding and passing vehicles recklessly.
1 person killed in motorcycle crash on I-40 eastbound near Old Fort Monday evening, emergency personnel responded to two motor vehicle crashes, including one that resulted in a fatality.
McDowell County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing classic car It was last seen parked in the owner’s garage off Bethel Church Road on Thursday, April 16.
This WNC family lost their home in Hurricane Helene. 19 months later, they're getting a new one. “It’s about restoring hope to a family who has walked through incredible loss and reminding them that God has not forgotten them."
Marion man charged with burglary and kidnapping after woman held against her will in home He is charged with felony first-degree burglary and felony second-degree kidnapping.
