A civil authority has issued A FIRE WARNING for the following counties/areas: McDowell, NC; at 1:07 PM on JAN 29, 2025 Effective until 12:54 PM JAN 30, 2025. Message from IPAWSWEA.

ZCZC-CIV-FRW-037111-037111+2347-0291807-IPAWSWEA-

An out-of-control wildfire is burning in the 3000 block of Bat Cave Road and moving toward Pine Cove Road. Residents in the 3000 to 4500 block of Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road, Juliet Drive, Roy Moore Road, and all side roads should evacuate until the fire is under control. An emergency shelter is opening at First Baptist Church in Old Fort.

Evacuation order due to wildfire for 3000-4500 Bat Cave Rd; Pine Cove Rd.