Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.

North Carolina's McDowell County, still recovering from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene, is facing yet another natural disaster in the form of wildfires. Old Fort, a town of roughly 800 ...

Deputies in McDowell County said a person of interest has been identified, but no charges have been filed at this time.

Firefighters are continuing to patrol. Approximately 100 personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, North Carolina Forest ...

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — We have an update on a McDowell County wildfire burning since last week. The U.S. Forest ...

On Monday, the county hired a company for the grading and clearing of the apartments site to prepare for construction.

Law enforcement and emergency services are actively investigating a bomb threat at the McDowell County Courthouse in the downtown area.

NEBO, N.C. (WTVD) -- Thanks to rain the North Fork Fire in western North Carolina is now 60% contained at over 600 acres.

The more businesses we hear from, the better we can advocate for critical funding and support,” said Kim Effler, ...

Fuel for a wildfire is any kind of flammable material, like trees, dry brush and even homes. According to North Carolina ...

McDowell County residents, stay safe and follow local ... Gaston County could see the smokey air quality toward western North Carolina on Wednesday. Across the Carolinas, there is an elevated ...

Helene reshaped much of western North Carolina’s landscape, rerouting rivers and felling large swaths of forests. Aerial ...