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Mandatory evacuations for Polk County fire

Here is the latest on the fires burning in Polk County, North Carolina. Monday morning update: Sign up for our Newsletters Black Cove Fire The N.C. Forest Service estimates the fire is 2,076 acres and ...
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Crews continue battling 3 wildfires in Polk Co. totaling over 1,000 acres

POLK COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Polk County officials said one fire is almost contained, while two others are still at zero percent containment as crews continue working wildfires totaling over ...
Asheville Citizen-Times

Statewide ban issued as wildfires burn over 1,000 acres in Polk County: 3 homes lost

The North Carolina Forest Service has issued a statewide burn ban while three substantial, uncontained wildfires prompt mandatory evacuations in Polk County — the flames engulfing three homes. The ...
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Wildfires in the Carolinas, fueled by Hurricane Helene debris, rage on: See map

Wildfires continued to rage on in the Carolinas on Friday, burning through more than 17,000 acres this week. The Table Rock Fire northwest of Greenville, South Carolina, grew significantly Thursday, ...
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Firefighting efforts intensify as Black Cove Fire remains top priority in the United States

POLK COUNTY, N.C. — The National Interagency Fire Center has designated the Black Cove Complex as the highest-priority fire in the United States. Currently, 500 firefighting personnel from North ...
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Firefighters, residents brace for potential merger of Black Cove and Deep Woods fires

POLK COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The North Carolina State Fire Marshal is asking for help from fire departments nationwide to come to Polk County and help fight the wildfires. The call comes as ...