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McDowell County Emergency Management
Tuesday February 25th, 2025 :: 04:13 p.m. EST

Advisory

Emergency crews are working to contain a wildfire on Armstrong Creek Rd. north of Marion.

Emergency Crews Responding to Wildfire on Armstrong Creek Rd.

Marion, NC – Emergency crews are actively working to contain a wildfire burning near the 1300 block of Armstrong Creek Rd. off NC 226 A north of Marion. There are no evacuation orders at this time. Multiple agencies are on the scene including Woodlawn Fire Department, Hankins Fire Department, Nebo Fire Department, Glenwood Fire Department, McDowell EMS, McDowell County Emergency Management,  NC Forest Service, and the US Forest Service.
 
Additional updates will be sent out once new information becomes available.  Please report all wildfires to 911.  

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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