Emergency personnel will remain on both wildfires through the night. Click link for latest update. 
Emergency personnel will be on the scene throughout the night at each wildfire that is burning to ensure life and property are protected. Rest assured both fires are being monitored closely with crews on scene working to contain these fires. Should new evacuation orders be issued we will send out alert messages which will activate cell phones. NIXLE alerts will also be sent. Please ensure your phone is on and able to receive emergency alerts. An emergency shelter will remain open at 203 East Main Street in Old Fort.
Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MCDOWELLEM followed by your message, to 888777
