A 52-acre wildfire in McDowell County is now 90% contained, the U.S. Forest Service says. The fire is burning in a area hit ...

A burn ban is now in effect for McDowell County. The McDowell County Fire Marshal's Office issued an open burning ban due to ...

Multiple agencies are working to contain a wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. Ukraine Defies Trump ...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple agencies are working to contain a wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion ...

A McDowell County wildfire that’s burned more than 50 acres and initially threatened four homes is 90% contained as of Feb. 26, according to the U.S. Forest Service. The Armstrong Fire is ...

A McDowell County homeowner is describing the moments when an active wildfire came within just a few dozen feet of his home ...

The latest information from McDowell County Emergency Management: ...

Crews say the Armstrong Fire is 90% contained at this time, as crews were able to make significant progress on Wednesday.

ACCIDENT. CREWS CONTINUE TO FIGHT THE ARMSTRONG FIRE IN MCDOWELL COUNTY. THE FIRE IS LOCATED ALONG ARMSTRONG CREEK ROAD OFF HIGHWAY 226, NORTH OF MARION. THE FIRE IS ESTIMATED AT 52 ACRES AND IS ...

The combination of dry fuels and gusty winds will lead to an increased danger of wildfires across western North Carolina.