Evacuations in effect as 3 wildfires burn in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Three separate wildfires have burned more than 1,100 acres in Polk County as of Friday morning.
That fire began in the area of Green River Cove Road, according to Polk County Emergency Management.
The Black Cove Fire has burned 583 acres and is 0% contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
The fire was started by a downed powerline around 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to emergency management.
Officials said dry weather, steep terrain, and overnight winds are making efforts to control the fire challenging.
The Deepwoods Fire is burning in an area near Deep Woods Drive and Piney Gate Road.
That fire has burned 332 acres and is 0% contained as of Thursday night, according to the NC Forest Service. There's no word yet on what caused that fire.
According to Polk County Emergency Management, one structure has burned down, one building was damaged and two outbuildings were lost.
Polk County Emergency Management announced mandatory evacuations for the Deepwoods area, including Deepwoods Lane, Wesley Lane, Piney Gate Road, Piney Overlook Lane, Piney Gate Road, Gamelands Trail, Oakview Lane, Volley Way, Charity Branch Drive, Windsong Land and Moonshine Trace.
Crews are also working to contain the Fish Hook Fire in Lake Adger on Thursday.
The fire has burned 190 acres and is 0% contained.. Six structures have been lost in the fire.
Evacuations were announced for Lake Adger Road from Jackson to Highland Lane, Parkway North Road from Lake Adger to North Park Lane, North Park Lane, North Boundary Road and North Martin Lane.
Officials said residents can go to the Polk County Shelter at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus.
The Fish Hook Fire was caused by downed power lines, officials confirmed.
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