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McDowell County Emergency Management
Thursday January 30th, 2025 :: 06:41 a.m. EST

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Crooked Creek Fire Update for 1/30/25 @ 6:55 a.m.. Evacuation order to be lifted at 8AM today. Click link for details.

For Immediate Release
Date: January 30, 2025
6:55 a.m.

Crooked Creek Fire Update - McDowell County
McDowell County, NC — As of 06:55 a.m. today, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 250 acres and is now 55% contained. Emergency crews made significant progress overnight as winds diminished and relative humidity increased leading to lower fire activity.

The evacuation order for the affected areas will be lifted at 8:00 a.m. today, allowing residents to safely return to their homes. Emergency personnel will continue to remain on-site throughout the day to monitor the situation and ensure further containment of the fire.

There have been no injuries or fatalities reported. However, one home has sustained damage, and multiple outbuildings have been destroyed.

Key Details:

  • Fire size: 250 acres
  • Containment: 55%
  • Evacuation order to be lifted: 08:00 a.m. on 1/30/25
  • Structures impacted: 1 home damaged, multiple outbuildings destroyed
  • Injuries/Fatalities: 0
  • Location of media staging area: Crooked Creek Fire Department
McDowell County emergency officials continue to work closely with local, state, and federal agencies to ensure the safety of residents and further containment of the fire. We appreciate the public’s cooperation and the tireless efforts of emergency responders.

Officials will continue to provide updates as more information becomes available. Residents are advised to stay informed through local media, the McDowell County Emergency Management Agency's social media channels, and the NIXLE alert system.  To receive McDowell County emergency alerts text 28752 to 888777.
 

Address/Location
McDowell County Emergency Management
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 828-652-3241

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