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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Crooked Creek Fire Update
January 29, 2025
4:30 p.m.

Wildfire in Old Fort, NC - 0% Contained; Evacuation Orders in Place for Affected Areas

Old Fort, NC – A wildfire burning in the Crooked Creek community of McDowell County remains at 0% containment and is estimated to have burned 150 acres at this time. The fire has prompted the issuance of evacuation orders for residents in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Rd., Pine Cove Rd., Cherry Springs Rd., Roy Moore Rd., Julia Drive, the 1000 block of Lavender Rd., and Cozy Cove Dr.  This includes all private drives that turn off the roads listed above. As of 4:30 p.m. there are no expansions to the evacuation order for the Crooked Creek Fire.   High winds continue to create dangerous fire conditions.  Firefighters continue to focus on structure protection for multiple homes in the area and continue work on establishing fire containment lines.

Emergency services are urging residents in the affected areas to adhere to evacuation orders to ensure their safety. An emergency shelter is open at 203 East Main Street in Old Fort.

Officials will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Residents are advised to stay informed through local media, the McDowell County Emergency Management Agency's social media channels, and the NIXLE alert system.  To receive McDowell County emergency alerts text 28752 to 888777.