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21-03-2025
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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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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21-03-2025
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3 wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina prompt evacuations, statewide burn ban
Polk County, North Carolina, residents were ordered to evacuate after a string of wildfires destroyed hundreds of acres in the area. Just before 9 p.m. on Thursday, a local official said that three fires_− Black Cove Fire, Deepwoods Fire and Fish Hook Fire − were burning in the county. According to county public information officer Kellie Cannon, the Black Cove Fire is 0% contained, burning 418 acres. WBTV reported that it started due to a fallen powerline. The Deepwoods Fire, also 0% contained, has damaged one structure and has reached 216 acres, Cannon said. "Fire crews are diligently working on both the Black Cove Fire and the Deepwoods Fire," the Polk County government said."They are facing challenges due to steep terrain and gusty winds." Additionally, at least six structures was damaged as a result of the Fish Hook Fire, according to Cannon. More than one hundred acres were burned. Evacuations were reportedly announced for areas impacted by the Deepwoods and Fish Hook fires. Polk County is about 85 miles from Charlotte. USA TODAY reached out to Cannon for updated information. According to the North Carolina Forest Service, a statewide burn ban was placed in effect starting Friday morning. "Under North Carolina law, the ban prohibits all open burning in the affected counties, regardless of whether a permit was previously issued," the agency said in a statement. "The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted." Violators could face court fees and a $100 fine. More news: Fire scorches 24K acres, blanketing region in smoke and disrupting traffic to Florida Keys Fire officials in Florida have been working to stop the blaze that has scorched thousands of acres between Miami and the Florida Keys. Crews have battled the blaze, "dubbed the 344 Fire," in southeast Miami-Dade County for eight days, with state agencies urging residents and visitors to avoid the U.S. 1 area due to smoke and heavy emergency response. : Contributing: Dinah Voyles Pulver, Kimberly Miller, USA TODAY NETWORK Taylor Ardrey is a news reporter for USA TODAY. You can reach her at tardrey@ This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Polk County, North Carolina wildfires burn hundreds of acres
Yahoo
20-03-2025
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2 wildfires burning in Polk Co., 250 acres burned
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Two separate wildfires have burned a combined 250 acres in Polk County as of Thursday morning. According to Polk County Emergency Management, the Black Cove Fire has burned 200 acres and is 0% contained. That fire began in the area of Green River Cove Road. Officials said dry weather, steep terrain, and overnight winds are making efforts to control the fire challenging. The fire was started by a downed powerline around 2 p.m. Wednesday, according to emergency management. The Deepwoods Fire is burning in an area near Deep Woods Drive and Piney Gate Road. That fire has burned 50 acres and is 0% contained as of Thursday morning. There's no word yet on what caused that fire. No evacuation orders are in place at this time for either fire and no evacuation orders are in place. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
