McDowell County Emergency Management
Address/Location
129 Barnes Rd
Marion, NC 28752
Contact:
Emergency: 9-1-1
http://www.mcdowellem.com
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Advisory
Entered: 1 month ago
US Forest Service: Wildfire on Old Fort Mtn is 1 acre with 60% containment. More »
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One lane of I-40 westbound is now open between mile markers 92-93. Emergency crews remain on the scene. More »
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Entered: 1 month ago
I-40 westbound is closed at the 92.5 mm due to a crash involving a tractor trailer. More »
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Entered: 1 month ago
Fire crews are on the scene of a wildfire near the top of Old Fort Mountain in the Pisgah National Forest. More »
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Entered: 1 month ago
4/1/2026 @ 11AM; Jumping Branch Fire now at 420 acres with 50% containment. More »
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Jumping Branch Fire off Locust Cove Rd. in McDowell County now estimated at 275 acres with 30% containment. More »
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Jumping Branch Fire off Locust Cove Rd. now estimated at 185 acres with 20% containment. More »
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Jumping Branch Fire still estimated at 175 acres with 0% containment; Air attack operations to resume this morning. More »
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Jumping Branch Fire Update: Firefighters to remain on the scene through the night. 175 acres with 0% containment. More »
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NCFS states Calvin Drive Fire in Nebo is 100% contained. Total of 3.5 acres. More »
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Jumping Branch Fire off Locust Cove Rd. estimated at 175 acres with 0% containment. More »
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Multiple departments are on the scene of a fire at the end of Calvin Drive in Nebo off Harmony Grove Rd. More »
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NC 80 north of Toms Creek Rd. is now closed to thru traffic to enhance safety for emergency personnel. More »
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Entered: 1 month ago
Multiple departments are responding to a wildfire off Locust Cove Rd in the Buck Creek community. More »
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Entered: 1 month, 1 week ago
Wildfire on Armstrong Creek Rd. is now 80% contained. Fire crews remain on the scene. More »
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Entered: 1 month, 1 week ago
Statewide burn ban is now in effect. All burn permits are canceled. Report all fires to 911. More »
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Entered: 1 month, 1 week ago
Wildfire on Armstrong Creek Rd. now at 10 acres. Crews working to contain the fire. No evacuations at this time. More »
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Entered: 1 month, 1 week ago
Red Flag Warning in effect for McDowell County due to critical fire weather. Postpone all outdoor burning. More »
