Polk County, Melrose fire

Melrose fire in Polk County spreads to 593 acres with 63% containment
A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as of Monday evening.
Fire officials: Evacuation orders remain in effect in Polk County
Fire officials urge the public to remain away from the area of Highway 176 and Howard Gap area.
Firefighters working to contain wildfire in Polk County, North Carolina; now 63% contained
Polk County Emergency Management said some people who had to evacuate from their homes could be allowed to return as soon as Monday night.
Melrose fire in Polk County between 400-500 acres, 0% contained; evacuations ordered
The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday morning, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.The Melrose Fire burning in the Saluda and Tryon communities.
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County
Residents asked to evacuate as Polk County wildfire continues
Firefighters in Polk County are continuing to battle a 400-acre wildfire that is only about 30% contained. Residents have been encouraged to evacuate their homes until the situation comes under control.
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
Polk County NC wildfire grows to 600 acres amid high winds, dry conditions: what to know
Under extremely dry conditions, a Polk County wildfire spread another 100 acres March 3, burning at 593 acres with crews ...
North, South Carolina fires ablaze as severe weather threatens states: See wildfire maps
Thousands of acres are ablaze in North and South Carolina as the states could face severe weather on Wednesday.
Increased fire danger continues Monday. Here's what you need to know
The National Weather Service says western North Carolina will experience increased fire danger until Monday evening following ...
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O% OF POLK COUNTY FIRE CONTAINED
The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday morning, according ...
Helene debris as kindling: Wildfires burn in WNC: Polk, Nantahala, Pisgah Forest
A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...
Tryon Daily Bulletin1d
Tryon forest fire 30% contained, has burned over 500 acres
TRYON—A brush fire that spread rapidly on Saturday, March 1, has now burned over 500 acres between Tryon and Saluda and was 30% contained as of Sunday evening, officials say. Back-burning operations ...
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Evacuations remain in effect; 30% contained in Tryon fire
According to officials, multiple fire departments are responding to an active brush fire. At 2:15 p.m. Saturday, officials urged residents from 2500-3910 US 176 Hwy and Meadowlark Drive to evacuate as ...
Multiple wildfires erupt in the Carolinas, force evacuations and state of emergency declaration
Brush fires that erupted amid dry and windy conditions caused officials in both North and South Carolina to order evacuations ...
Tryon Daily Bulletin2d
Evacuations still in effect due to forest fire in Tryon, Harmon Field closed to visitors
All evacuation orders and requests put in place due to a Tryon forest fire that spread on Saturday remain in place today. The Melrose Fire, first reported in the 3900 block of U.S. Highway 176 around ...