Bee Rock Creek Fire Update: 300 acres with 0% containment; Evacuation order continues for Wild Acres Rd. 
Bee Rock Creek Fire Update:
April 16, 2025 @ 5:30 p.m.
The Bee Rock Creek Fire is burning in a rugged area north of Armstrong Creek Rd. and south of Wild Acres Rd. in northern McDowell County. The fire is estimated to have burned 300 acres and is currently 0% contained. Firefighters will continue to work through the night to increase containment and provide structure protection.
An evacuation order remains in place for all residences and structures on Wild Acres Rd. off NC 226 A just south of Little Switzerland. No additional evacuation orders are expected at this time. Should conditions change overnight, residents will be alerted by the Emergency Alert System via cellular devices.
Live Evacuation Map for Bee Rock Creek Fire:
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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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