Statewide burn ban will be lifted at 8AM on Wednesday 4/2/25. Click link for more info. More »
"Entered: 3 hours, 19 minutes ago "
Burn ban remains in effect for McDowell County. More »
"Entered: 1 day, 5 hours ago "
EOC Update 3.31.25 More »
"Entered: 1 day, 8 hours ago "
As of 7:30 p.m. on 3/27/25 there are no active fires in McDowell. Smoke is coming from wildfires in other WNC counties. More »
"Entered: 5 days, 1 hour ago "
Drfit smoke from WNC wildfires continues to affect McDowell County. Burn ban remains in effect. More »
"Entered: 5 days, 7 hours ago "
Helene 6 Month Anniversary - Letter to the Community More »
"Entered: 5 days, 7 hours ago "
Red Flag Warning issued again due to critical fire weather. Burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires to 911. More »
"Entered: 6 days, 12 hours ago "
Red Flag Warning issued due to critical fire weather. Burn ban remains in effect. Report all fires to 911. More »
"Entered: 1 week ago "
McDowell EOC Update More »
"Entered: 1 week, 1 day ago "
Burn ban remains in effect. Gusty winds are expected this afternoon. No open burning. Report all fires to 911. More »
"Entered: 1 week, 1 day ago "
