McDowell County Emergency Management
Address/Location
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact:
Emergency: 9-1-1
http://www.mcdowellem.com
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
Jumping Branch Fire Update: Firefighters to remain on the scene through the night. 175 acres with 0% containment. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
NCFS states Calvin Drive Fire in Nebo is 100% contained. Total of 3.5 acres. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
Jumping Branch Fire off Locust Cove Rd. estimated at 175 acres with 0% containment. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
Multiple departments are on the scene of a fire at the end of Calvin Drive in Nebo off Harmony Grove Rd. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
NC 80 north of Toms Creek Rd. is now closed to thru traffic to enhance safety for emergency personnel. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
Multiple departments are responding to a wildfire off Locust Cove Rd in the Buck Creek community. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
Wildfire on Armstrong Creek Rd. is now 80% contained. Fire crews remain on the scene. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
Statewide burn ban is now in effect. All burn permits are canceled. Report all fires to 911. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
Wildfire on Armstrong Creek Rd. now at 10 acres. Crews working to contain the fire. No evacuations at this time. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
Red Flag Warning in effect for McDowell County due to critical fire weather. Postpone all outdoor burning. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months ago
Red Flag Warning Issued for McDowell on Saturday due to gusty winds and low humidity. Postpone all outdoor burning. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months, 1 week ago
Increased fire danger on Monday. Residents should postpone all outdoor burning. More »
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Advisory
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
Prescribed burn planned for Box Creek Wilderness area on 3/6/2026. Smoke will be visible in southern McDowell County. More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
The statewide tornado drill is now complete. More safety tips at www.ready.gov/plan More »
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Advisory
Entered: 2 months, 3 weeks ago
*DRILL MESSAGE: A Tornado Warning has been issued as part of the annual tornado drill. **TEST ONLY** More »
