Brush fires across Carolinas prompt evacuations

North Carolina Forest Service: Out-of-control brush fire in Polk County prompts evacuations, 0% contained
Evacuations remain for residents in Polk County due to an over 400-acre brush fire. According to the Polk County Emergency Management/Fire Marshal and the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire began Saturday and is between 400 to 500 acres in size with 0% containment.
Polk County brush fire prompts evacuations
JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) — Six people were injured after a three-alarm fire broke out at a two-story house in Queens Sunday morning. The fire was reported around 10:51 a.m. at 116-50 146th Street. 33 units responded and were able to get the fire under control at around 12:08 p.m. Fire officials said the windy conditions […]
Melrose fire in Polk County between 400-500 acres, 0% contained; evacuations ordered
The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
400-500-acre brush fire in Polk County prompts evacuations, 0% contained, North Carolina Forest Service says
Evacuations continue for residents in Polk County due to an over 400-acre brush fire. According to the Polk County Emergency Management/Fire Marshal and the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire began Saturday and is between 400 to 500 acres in size with 0% containment.
BREAKING: Fire tears through North Carolina as Polk County residents urged to evacuate
Multiple fire departments are battling a fire in Polk Country, North Carolina as residents have been urged to evacuate the area. The brush fire to reported to be rapidly spreading. Tyron Town told residents from 2500-3910 U.
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Evacuations remain in effect; 30% contained in Tryon fire
Latest from Polk County Emergency Communications on the brush fire in Tryon, North Carolina.9 a.m. Monday update: Sign up for ...
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Tryon forest fire 30% contained, has burned over 500 acres
TRYON—A brush fire that spread rapidly on Saturday, March 1, has now burned over 500 acres between Tryon and Saluda and was 30% contained as of Sunday evening, officials say. Back-burning operations ...
Wildfires Break Out in the Carolinas, Prompting Evacuations
The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near ...
Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina
South Carolina's governor declared a state of emergency to support ongoing response to wildfires ravaging his state ...
Evacuations underway in Tryon following brush fire
The Tryon Police Department is urging residents along a section of Highway 176 to evacuate following a recent brush fire on ...
Burn ban issued for Polk County due to 'extremely dangerous fire conditions,' fire marshal's office says
An open burning ban has been issued in Polk County, according to the Polk County Fire Marshal's Office. Effective Sunday at 3 p.m., officials said the ban is in accordance with the North Carolina Fire ...
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Brush fire causes evacuations in Polk Co.
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Officials are urging residents in Polk County to evacuate their homes as a brush fire is spreading rapidly through the area. At around 2 p.m. The Town of Tryon ...
Smoke blankets Carolinas as firefighters battle raging wildfires
More than 160 wildfires have burned nearly 5,500 acres across South Carolina. Even as conditions improved, heavy smoke ...
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Brush fire prompts part of Erwin Road to close in Durham; More than a dozen pop up in Sandhills
First responders in the Triangle and Sandhills stayed busy as did western NC crews where brush fires and forest fires raged Saturday.