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Rutherford County, NC
Wednesday March 26th, 2025 :: 03:40 p.m. EDT

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IMMEDIATE EVACUATION NOTICE: 03-26-25 at 3:30 PM

IMMEDIATE EVACUATION NOTICE: Residents of S. Winds Drive and Davenport Road in Rutherfordton are ordered to EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY due to a rapidly developing fire in the area. An emergency shelter has been established at First Presbyterian Church located at 252 N. Washington Street, Rutherfordton. Forestry units are on scene, and Rutherford County Emergency Personnel are actively working to contain the fire. 
Please evacuate without delay for your safety. Updates will be provided as they become available. Stay alert and follow official instructions.

Instructions:

IMMEDIATE EVACUATION NOTICE: Residents of S. Winds Drive and Davenport Road in Rutherfordton are ordered to EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY due to a rapidly developing fire in the area. An emergency shelter has been established at First Presbyterian Church located at 252 N. Washington Street, Rutherfordton. Forestry units are on scene, and Rutherford County Emergency Personnel are actively working to contain the fire. Please evacuate without delay for your safety. Updates will be provided as they become available. Stay alert and follow official instructions.

Address/Location
Rutherford County, NC

, NC

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1

Alert Details

Severity:
Extreme - Extraordinary threat to life or property
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
General emergency and public safety
Event:
Evacuation Immediate

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