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BakersRelay<p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/CrookedCreekFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CrookedCreekFire</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/oldforge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>oldforge</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a></p><p>From WYFF News 4: Evacuation orders will end at 8 a.m. in McDowell County while progress is made on wildfires</p><p><a href="https://www.wyff4.com/article/wildfire-old-fort-evacuations-fire-danger/63605693" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">wyff4.com/article/wildfire-old</span><span class="invisible">-fort-evacuations-fire-danger/63605693</span></a></p>
BakersRelay<p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/CrookedCreekFire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CrookedCreekFire</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/OldForge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OldForge</span></a></p><p>From Fox Weather.com: Multiple fires burning in Western North Carolina amid strong winds<br>At least three fires are burning in McDowell County. FOX News Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres has the latest information from Old Fort, North Carolina. </p><p><a href="https://www.foxweather.com/watch/fmc-s04fmt892qmqbzas" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">foxweather.com/watch/fmc-s04fm</span><span class="invisible">t892qmqbzas</span></a></p>
BakersRelay<p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/OldForge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OldForge</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/Wildfire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildfire</span></a> </p><p>From WCNC on YouTube: Latestest on Fire </p><p>Author: wcnc.com<br>Published: 4:04 PM EST January 29, 2025<br>Updated: 4:04 PM EST January 29, 2025</p><p><a href="https://youtu.be/Rkbcg7VFPOw?feature=shared" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://</span><span class="ellipsis">youtu.be/Rkbcg7VFPOw?feature=s</span><span class="invisible">hared</span></a></p>
BakersRelay<p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/OldForge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OldForge</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/Wildfire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildfire</span></a> </p><p>From Asheville Citizen Times: Evacuation order given for some in Old Fort as Out of Control wildfire burns</p><p><a href="https://www.citizen-times.com/story/news/local/2025/01/29/evacuation-order-given-for-some-in-old-fort-as-out-of-control-wildfire-burns/78025743007/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">citizen-times.com/story/news/l</span><span class="invisible">ocal/2025/01/29/evacuation-order-given-for-some-in-old-fort-as-out-of-control-wildfire-burns/78025743007/</span></a></p>
BakersRelay<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@easwatch" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>easwatch</span></a></span> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/OldForge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OldForge</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/EAS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>EAS</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/WEA" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>WEA</span></a> for McDowell NC: The wildfire in the area of 3500 block of Bat Cave Rd. has crossed over the roadway due to windy conditions Immediate evacuation is recommended for residents on Cozy Cove Dr and the 1000 block of Lavender Rd and emergency shelter is open at First Baptist in Old Fort Source: 201654, McDowell County Emergency Management, McDowell County Emergency Management ** DO NOT RELY ON THIS FEED FOR LIFE SAFETY, SEEK OUT OFFICIAL SOURCES ***</p>
AI6YR Ben<p><span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/@easwatch" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>easwatch</span></a></span> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/wildfires" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>wildfires</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a></p>
BakersRelay<p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/OldForge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OldForge</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/Wildfire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildfire</span></a><br>2/2</p><p>…Buses will not travel down roads that are impacted by wildfires including roads with limited visibility. If you have concerns or questions please do not hesitate to contact your child’s school.<br>There is 0% containment at this time.</p><p>High winds continue to push this wildfire. Avoid this area unless you are evacuating from your home.<br>A shelter is open at First Baptist Church Old Fort located on East Main Street.</p><p>An out of control wildfire is currently burning in the 3000 block of Bat Cave Rd. moving toward Pine Cove Rd.</p>
BakersRelay<p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/OldForge" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OldForge</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/Wildfire" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Wildfire</span></a><br>1/2</p><p>NEW INFO from the McDowell County Emergency MGMNT:</p><p>Emergency personnel from all across McDowell County including out of county agencies are working to provide structure protection to multiple homes in the Bat Cave Rd. and Pine Cove Rd. area.<br>An evacuation order remains in effect for all homes in the 3000-4500 block of Bat Cave Rd., Pine Cove Rd., Roy Moore Rd., Cherry Springs Rd., and Juliet Drive. This includes all private drives off of the roads named above. </p><p>Due to the wildfires in Old Fort, students living in the Bat Cave or Pine Cove Areas of Old Fort should be picked up from school today and not ride the bus…</p><p><a href="https://www.wsoctv.com/news/local/evacuation-order-issued-old-fort-due-wildfire/IGPASUFKJVGWDHJH6ADDR5HNTQ/?outputType=amp" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" translate="no" target="_blank"><span class="invisible">https://www.</span><span class="ellipsis">wsoctv.com/news/local/evacuati</span><span class="invisible">on-order-issued-old-fort-due-wildfire/IGPASUFKJVGWDHJH6ADDR5HNTQ/?outputType=amp</span></a></p>
BakersRelay<p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/Helene" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Helene</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NorthCarolina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NorthCarolina</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/BuncombeCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BuncombeCounty</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCFS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCFS</span></a> 11/01/24
2/2</p><p>👉78% private (private individuals, corporations, and other ownerships) <br>👉21% public (US Forest Service and other public ownerships) <br>👉1% reserved lands (reserved areas such as park lands) </p><p>The heaviest damage was confined to a six-county area with Buncombe and McDowell counties being at the center of this area.</p>
BakersRelay<p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/Helene" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Helene</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NorthCarolina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NorthCarolina</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/BuncombeCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>BuncombeCounty</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCFS" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCFS</span></a> 11/01/24<br>1/2</p><p>From NC Forest Service on FB: N.C. Forest Service personnel have completed an aerial forestland damage assessment in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. The assessment is an estimate of damage to the timber resource. An estimated 822,000 acres of timberland received some level of damage during the storm, resulting in an estimated $214,000,000 of timber damage on all North Carolina forest lands. Damage distribution between land ownership was estimated to be:</p>
BakersRelay<p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/Helene" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Helene</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NorthCarolina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NorthCarolina</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a></p><p>From McDowell County Emergency Operations Center on FB: Latest Update from McDowell Emergency Operations Center</p><p>We have released the newest update with important information for our community. Stay informed about recovery efforts and available resources.</p><p>Última actualización del Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia de McDowell</p><p>Hemos publicado la actualización más reciente con información importante para nuestra comunidad. Manténgase informado sobre los esfuerzos de recuperación y recursos disponibles.</p>
Betsy Roberts Miller ⁂<p>Old Fort area - <br>Hot showers, twice daily meals, &amp; laundry facilities from dawn to dusk to those affected by Hurricane Helene at Camp Grier. </p><p>Calling for volunteers to assist at Camp Grier in welcoming those seeking aid, helping with meal prep, serving &amp; busing tables, running errands, etc. </p><p>Seeking day long volunteers who may rotate around duties. Camp Grier's G5 Trail Collective team is managing volunteers.</p><p>Posted by <a href="https://historians.social/tags/CampGrier" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>CampGrier</span></a> on FaceBook. </p><p><a href="https://historians.social/tags/OldFort" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>OldFort</span></a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/NC" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NC</span></a> <a href="https://historians.social/tags/McDowell" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowell</span></a></p>
BakersRelay<p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/Helene" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Helene</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NorthCarolina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NorthCarolina</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> 10/03/24 2/2</p><p>Now, our teams are conducting secondary searches, utilizing specialized resources such as search dogs and drones to thoroughly check areas that were previously cleared, ensuring that any missing or hard-to-reach individuals are located.</p><p>After Tropical Storm Helene, it's important to rely on trusted sources like NCEM, McDowell County EMS, McDowell County 911 / Emergency Management, and official channels for accurate information. Double-check before sharing any information online.</p>
BakersRelay<p><a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/Helene" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>Helene</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NCwx" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NCwx</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/NorthCarolina" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>NorthCarolina</span></a> <a href="https://m.ai6yr.org/tags/McDowellCounty" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>McDowellCounty</span></a> 10/03/24 1/2</p><p>From McDowell County 911/Emergency Management on FB:</p><p>McDowell County has received 330 missing persons reports through our call center and the online reporting form. As of this morning, 309 individuals have been safely accounted for, and their families have been notified.</p><p>We continue to prioritize search and rescue efforts and are working around the clock to search for missing persons. Our primary search efforts focused on locating individuals who were easily contactable and visibly in need of assistance.</p>
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