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  1. Hype for the Future 96F: McDowell County, West Virginia

    Introduction Geographically the southernmost of the fifty-five (55) counties representing the State of West Virginia, McDowell County is located deep within the Appalachian Mountains, west of the Bluefield area and east of Pikeville, Kentucky. Today the poorest county in the United States of America per capita, the region is historically known for coal mining operations, along with nearby regions in southern West Virginia, western Virginia, and eastern Kentucky. The coalfields are of […]

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  2. #CrookedCreekFire #NCwx #McDowellCounty #OldForge

    From Fox Weather.com: Multiple fires burning in Western North Carolina amid strong winds
    At least three fires are burning in McDowell County. FOX News Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres has the latest information from Old Fort, North Carolina.

    foxweather.com/watch/fmc-s04fm

  3. #CrookedCreekFire #NCwx #McDowellCounty #OldForge

    From Fox Weather.com: Multiple fires burning in Western North Carolina amid strong winds
    At least three fires are burning in McDowell County. FOX News Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres has the latest information from Old Fort, North Carolina.

    foxweather.com/watch/fmc-s04fm

  4. #CrookedCreekFire #NCwx #McDowellCounty #OldForge

    From Fox Weather.com: Multiple fires burning in Western North Carolina amid strong winds
    At least three fires are burning in McDowell County. FOX News Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres has the latest information from Old Fort, North Carolina.

    foxweather.com/watch/fmc-s04fm

  5. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire

    From WCNC on YouTube: Latestest on Fire

    Author: wcnc.com
    Published: 4:04 PM EST January 29, 2025
    Updated: 4:04 PM EST January 29, 2025

    youtu.be/Rkbcg7VFPOw?feature=s

  6. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire

    From WCNC on YouTube: Latestest on Fire

    Author: wcnc.com
    Published: 4:04 PM EST January 29, 2025
    Updated: 4:04 PM EST January 29, 2025

    youtu.be/Rkbcg7VFPOw?feature=s

  7. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire

    From WCNC on YouTube: Latestest on Fire

    Author: wcnc.com
    Published: 4:04 PM EST January 29, 2025
    Updated: 4:04 PM EST January 29, 2025

    youtu.be/Rkbcg7VFPOw?feature=s

  8. @easwatch #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #EAS #WEA for McDowell NC: The wildfire in the area of 3500 block of Bat Cave Rd. has crossed over the roadway due to windy conditions Immediate evacuation is recommended for residents on Cozy Cove Dr and the 1000 block of Lavender Rd and emergency shelter is open at First Baptist in Old Fort Source: 201654, McDowell County Emergency Management, McDowell County Emergency Management ** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

  9. @easwatch #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #EAS #WEA for McDowell NC: The wildfire in the area of 3500 block of Bat Cave Rd. has crossed over the roadway due to windy conditions Immediate evacuation is recommended for residents on Cozy Cove Dr and the 1000 block of Lavender Rd and emergency shelter is open at First Baptist in Old Fort Source: 201654, McDowell County Emergency Management, McDowell County Emergency Management ** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

  10. @easwatch #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #EAS #WEA for McDowell NC: The wildfire in the area of 3500 block of Bat Cave Rd. has crossed over the roadway due to windy conditions Immediate evacuation is recommended for residents on Cozy Cove Dr and the 1000 block of Lavender Rd and emergency shelter is open at First Baptist in Old Fort Source: 201654, McDowell County Emergency Management, McDowell County Emergency Management ** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

  11. @easwatch #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #EAS #WEA for McDowell NC: The wildfire in the area of 3500 block of Bat Cave Rd. has crossed over the roadway due to windy conditions Immediate evacuation is recommended for residents on Cozy Cove Dr and the 1000 block of Lavender Rd and emergency shelter is open at First Baptist in Old Fort Source: 201654, McDowell County Emergency Management, McDowell County Emergency Management ** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

  12. @easwatch #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #EAS #WEA for McDowell NC: The wildfire in the area of 3500 block of Bat Cave Rd. has crossed over the roadway due to windy conditions Immediate evacuation is recommended for residents on Cozy Cove Dr and the 1000 block of Lavender Rd and emergency shelter is open at First Baptist in Old Fort Source: 201654, McDowell County Emergency Management, McDowell County Emergency Management ** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***

  13. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire
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    …Buses will not travel down roads that are impacted by wildfires including roads with limited visibility. If you have concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school.
    There is 0% containment at this time.

    High winds continue to push this wildfire. Avoid this area unless you are evacuating from your home.
    A shelter is open at First Baptist Church Old Fort located on East Main Street.

    An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the 3000 block of Bat Cave Rd. moving toward Pine Cove Rd.

  14. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire
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    …Buses will not travel down roads that are impacted by wildfires including roads with limited visibility. If you have concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school.
    There is 0% containment at this time.

    High winds continue to push this wildfire. Avoid this area unless you are evacuating from your home.
    A shelter is open at First Baptist Church Old Fort located on East Main Street.

    An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the 3000 block of Bat Cave Rd. moving toward Pine Cove Rd.

  15. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire
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    …Buses will not travel down roads that are impacted by wildfires including roads with limited visibility. If you have concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school.
    There is 0% containment at this time.

    High winds continue to push this wildfire. Avoid this area unless you are evacuating from your home.
    A shelter is open at First Baptist Church Old Fort located on East Main Street.

    An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the 3000 block of Bat Cave Rd. moving toward Pine Cove Rd.

  16. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire
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    …Buses will not travel down roads that are impacted by wildfires including roads with limited visibility. If you have concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school.
    There is 0% containment at this time.

    High winds continue to push this wildfire. Avoid this area unless you are evacuating from your home.
    A shelter is open at First Baptist Church Old Fort located on East Main Street.

    An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the 3000 block of Bat Cave Rd. moving toward Pine Cove Rd.

  17. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire

    …Buses will not travel down roads that are impacted by wildfires including roads with limited visibility. If you have concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school.
    There is 0% containment at this time.

    High winds continue to push this wildfire. Avoid this area unless you are evacuating from your home.
    A shelter is open at First Baptist Church Old Fort located on East Main Street.

    An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the 3000 block of Bat Cave Rd. moving toward Pine Cove Rd.

  18. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire
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    NEW INFO from the McDowell County Emergency MGMNT:

    Emergency personnel from all across McDowell County including out of county agencies are working to provide structure protection to multiple homes in the Bat Cave Rd. and Pine Cove Rd. area.
    An evacuation order remains in effect for all homes in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Rd., Pine Cove Rd., Roy Moore Rd., Cherry Springs Rd., and Juliet Drive. This includes all private drives off of the roads named above.

    Due to the wildfires in Old Fort, students living in the Bat Cave or Pine Cove Areas of Old Fort should be picked up from school today and not ride the bus…

    wsoctv.com/news/local/evacuati

  19. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire
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    NEW INFO from the McDowell County Emergency MGMNT:

    Emergency personnel from all across McDowell County including out of county agencies are working to provide structure protection to multiple homes in the Bat Cave Rd. and Pine Cove Rd. area.
    An evacuation order remains in effect for all homes in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Rd., Pine Cove Rd., Roy Moore Rd., Cherry Springs Rd., and Juliet Drive. This includes all private drives off of the roads named above.

    Due to the wildfires in Old Fort, students living in the Bat Cave or Pine Cove Areas of Old Fort should be picked up from school today and not ride the bus…

    wsoctv.com/news/local/evacuati

  20. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire
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    NEW INFO from the McDowell County Emergency MGMNT:

    Emergency personnel from all across McDowell County including out of county agencies are working to provide structure protection to multiple homes in the Bat Cave Rd. and Pine Cove Rd. area.
    An evacuation order remains in effect for all homes in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Rd., Pine Cove Rd., Roy Moore Rd., Cherry Springs Rd., and Juliet Drive. This includes all private drives off of the roads named above.

    Due to the wildfires in Old Fort, students living in the Bat Cave or Pine Cove Areas of Old Fort should be picked up from school today and not ride the bus…

    wsoctv.com/news/local/evacuati

  21. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire
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    NEW INFO from the McDowell County Emergency MGMNT:

    Emergency personnel from all across McDowell County including out of county agencies are working to provide structure protection to multiple homes in the Bat Cave Rd. and Pine Cove Rd. area.
    An evacuation order remains in effect for all homes in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Rd., Pine Cove Rd., Roy Moore Rd., Cherry Springs Rd., and Juliet Drive. This includes all private drives off of the roads named above.

    Due to the wildfires in Old Fort, students living in the Bat Cave or Pine Cove Areas of Old Fort should be picked up from school today and not ride the bus…

    wsoctv.com/news/local/evacuati

  22. #NCwx #OldForge #McDowellCounty #Wildfire
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    NEW INFORMATION from the McDowell County Emergency Management:

    Emergency personnel from all across McDowell County including out of county agencies are working to provide structure protection to multiple homes in the Bat Cave Rd. and Pine Cove Rd. area.
    An evacuation order remains in effect for all homes in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Rd., Pine Cove Rd., Roy Moore Rd., Cherry Springs Rd., and Juliet Drive. This includes all private drives off of the roads named above.

  23. #Helene #NCwx #NorthCarolina #BuncombeCounty #McDowellCounty #NCFS 11/01/24
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    👉78% private (private individuals, corporations, and other ownerships)
    👉21% public (US Forest Service and other public ownerships)
    👉1% reserved lands (reserved areas such as park lands)

    The heaviest damage was confined to a six-county area with Buncombe and McDowell counties being at the center of this area.

  24. #Helene #NCwx #NorthCarolina #BuncombeCounty #McDowellCounty #NCFS 11/01/24
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    From NC Forest Service on FB: N.C. Forest Service personnel have completed an aerial forestland damage assessment in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The assessment is an estimate of damage to the timber resource. An estimated 822,000 acres of timberland received some level of damage during the storm, resulting in an estimated $214,000,000 of timber damage on all North Carolina forest lands. Damage distribution between land ownership was estimated to be: