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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.

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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.

Yahoo · 15h

Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County

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Fox Carolina · 4h

Crews continue battling wildfires in Polk County

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WLOS Asheville/Greenville on MSN · 1d

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, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.

Yahoo · 1d

Fire evacuations underway in Polk County

WBTV Charlotte on MSN · 6h

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.

Polk County, Tiger Creek Preserve and alligator

WTSP-TV Tampa-St. Petersburg … · 6h

Woman bitten by alligator at Tiger Creek Preserve in Polk County

POLK COUNTY, Fla. — A woman is recovering in the hospital after she was reportedly bitten by an alligator at a nature preserve in Polk County. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) said they got word a woman who was kayaking at Tiger Creek Preserve in the Babson Park area was bitten on her elbow by an alligator.

NBC 6 South Florida · 1h

Alligator attacks woman paddling in Polk County preserve: FWC officials

WFLA reported the gator bit the woman on the elbow at the Tiger Creek Preserve, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officials. The woman was hospitalized for her injuries. Officials said a trapper was dispatched to remove the alligator from the area.

WESH · 8h

Woman bit in elbow by alligator in Polk County

A woman was bit in the elbow by an alligator on Monday while paddling at the Tiger Creek Preserve in Polk County, FWC officials told WESH 2.

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Polk County wildfires 63% contained, residents relieved as crews work tirelessly

In Polk County, the wildfires along US-176 are at 63% containment after Monday, March 3. That comes as a relief to many throughout Saluda and Tryon. There was still fear amongst Polk County ...

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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 ...

Abortion, immigration, taxes and more: Polk County lawmakers hear dozens of pleas ahead of session

An audience filled the Polk County Commission chambers for the annual meeting with legislators, just days before the session ...

400-500-acre brush fire in Polk County prompts evacuations, 0% contained, North Carolina Forest Service says

Evacuations continue for residents in Polk County due to an over 400-acre brush fire. According to the Polk County Emergency Management/Fire Marshal and the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire ...