Brush fires across Carolinas prompt evacuations

Polk County brush fire prompts evacuations
JAMAICA, Queens (PIX11) — Six people were injured after a three-alarm fire broke out at a two-story house in Queens Sunday morning. The fire was reported around 10:51 a.m. at 116-50 146th Street. 33 units responded and were able to get the fire under control at around 12:08 p.m. Fire officials said the windy conditions […]
North Carolina Forest Service: Out-of-control brush fire in Polk County prompts evacuations, 0% contained
Evacuations remain for residents in Polk County due to an over 400-acre brush fire. According to the Polk County Emergency Management/Fire Marshal and the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire began Saturday and is between 400 to 500 acres in size with 0% containment.
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 North Carolina Forest Service.
BREAKING: Fire tears through North Carolina as Polk County residents urged to evacuate
Multiple fire departments are battling a fire in Polk Country, North Carolina as residents have been urged to evacuate the area. The brush fire to reported to be rapidly spreading. Tyron Town told residents from 2500-3910 U.
400-500-acre brush fire in Polk County prompts evacuations, 0% contained, North Carolina Forest Service says
Evacuations continue for residents in Polk County due to an over 400-acre brush fire. According to the Polk County Emergency Management/Fire Marshal and the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire began Saturday and is between 400 to 500 acres in size with 0% containment.
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Evacuations remain in effect; 30% contained in Tryon fire
Latest from Polk County Emergency Communications on the brush fire in Tryon, North Carolina.9 a.m. Monday update: Sign up for ...
Wildfires Continue to Burn in the Carolinas, Prompting Evacuations
The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near ...
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Tryon forest fire 30% contained, has burned over 500 acres
TRYON—A brush fire that spread rapidly on Saturday, March 1, has now burned over 500 acres between Tryon and Saluda and was 30% contained as of Sunday evening, officials say. Back-burning operations ...
Evacuations underway in Tryon following brush fire
The Tryon Police Department is urging residents along a section of Highway 176 to evacuate following a recent brush fire on ...
Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest fire near Myrtle Beach.
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 ...
Firefighters in Carolinas make gains against fires but parts of US still at risk
As firefighters in the Carolinas made progress against multiple blazes, forecasters warned of critical fire weather in the ...
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Brush fire causes evacuations in Polk Co.
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Officials are urging residents in Polk County to evacuate their homes as a brush fire is spreading rapidly through the area. At around 2 p.m. The Town of Tryon ...
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Brush fire prompts part of Erwin Road to close in Durham; More than a dozen pop up in Sandhills
First responders in the Triangle and Sandhills stayed busy as did western NC crews where brush fires and forest fires raged Saturday.