Brush fires across Carolinas prompt evacuations

Brush fire causes evacuations in Polk Co.
Officials are urging residents in Polk County to evacuate their homes as a brush fire is spreading rapidly through the area.
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 […]
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.
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.
Carolina wildfires latest: ‘Fire danger’ warning issued to North and South Carolina as largest blaze swells to 2,000 acres
Fire danger’ warning issued to North and South Carolina as largest blaze swells to 2,000 acres - Hundreds of firefighters are ...
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Evacuations remain in effect; 30% contained in Tryon fire
According to officials, multiple fire departments are responding to an active brush fire. At 2:15 p.m. Saturday, officials urged residents from 2500-3910 US 176 Hwy and Meadowlark Drive to evacuate as ...
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 wildfire map: North and South Carolina under increased fire danger as strong winds threaten region
Dozens of wildfires have cropped up since the weekend, forcing South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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Polk County wildfires 63% contained, residents relieved as crews work tirelessly
POLK COUNTY, North Carolina ( WLOS) -- In Polk County, the wildfires along US-176 are at 63% containment after Monday, March 3. That comes as a relief to many throughout Saluda and Tryon. There was ...
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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.