Extreme fire danger today through the weekend. Open burning is strictly prohibited. Citations will be issued. More »
"Entered: 2 days, 9 hours ago "
Burn ban remains in effect as severe drought conditions continue. Report all fires by dialing 911. More »
"Entered: 3 days, 8 hours ago "
Fire danger remains very high as no rain is forecast for the next seven days. Burn ban remains in effect. More »
"Entered: 1 week ago "
Frost Advisory issued for McDowell County 2AM-9AM Thursday. More »
"Entered: 1 week, 2 days ago "
The statewide burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires to 911. Rainfall is not expected within the next 7 days. More »
"Entered: 1 week, 3 days ago "
Final update for the Jumping Branch Fire; 420 acres with 95% containment. More »
"Entered: 1 week, 6 days ago "
All lanes on I-40 westbound near the McDowell - Burke line are now open. The incident has been cleared. More »
"Entered: 2 weeks ago "
Jumping Branch Fire Update for 4/2/26; 420 acres and 80% containment More »
"Entered: 2 weeks, 1 day ago "
US Forest Service: Wildfire on Old Fort Mtn is 1 acre with 60% containment. More »
"Entered: 2 weeks, 1 day ago "
One lane of I-40 westbound is now open between mile markers 92-93. Emergency crews remain on the scene. More »
"Entered: 2 weeks, 1 day ago "
