A civil authority has issued A FIRE WARNING for the following counties/areas: McDowell, NC; at 2:28 PM on JAN 29, 2025 Effective until 1:41 PM JAN 30, 2025. Message from IPAWSWEA.

ZCZC-CIV-FRW-037111-037111+2313-0291928-IPAWSWEA-

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

Immediate evacuation recommended for residents on Cozy Cove Dr. and 1000 block Lavender Rd