Polk County wildfires 91% contained ahead of forecasted strong winds
One of the largest wildfires in Western North Carolina is now nearly fully contained, according to the North Carolina Forest ...
Polk County NC wildfire grows to 600 acres amid high winds, dry conditions: what to know
Under extremely dry conditions, a Polk County wildfire spread another 100 acres March 3, burning at 593 acres with crews ...
‘Several hundred’ evacuated as rapid wildfire consumes some 500 acres in western NC
Tryon in western North Carolina has been forced to evacuate residents from as many as 200 structures due to a “rapidly ...
Polk County wildfires 63% contained, residents relieved as crews work tirelessly
In Polk County, the wildfires along US-176 are at 63% containment after Monday, March 3. That comes as a relief to many ...
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Polk County officially returning to Western Highlands Conference
Polk County now knows for certain where and with whom its athletic teams will play with for the next four years. The North ...
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 ...
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 ...
Helene debris as kindling: Wildfires burn in WNC: Polk, Nantahala, Pisgah Forest
A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...