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.
Polk County wildfire now 91% contained, with rain on the way
Fire crews continue to battle a wildfire that has spread to more than 600 acres in Polk County. Polk County officials say the fire is 91% contained — however fire crews planned to suspend work Tuesday night amid high winds.
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 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.
Polk County wildfires 63% contained, residents relieved as crews work tirelessly
POLK COUNTY, North Carolina ( WLOS) -- 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 residents after fires burned too close for comfort. Those tensions eased on Monday.
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.
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
Polk Co. fire almost fully contained, officials say
A wildfire that started over the weekend in Polk County is almost fully contained. Read more: ...
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 ...
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Polk Co. fire now 619 acres, at 91% containment
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — A wildfire that started over the weekend in Polk County is almost fully contained. According to Polk County Emergency Management and Fire Marshal, as of 2:30 p.m., the fire ...
Burn ban issued for Polk County due to 'extremely dangerous fire conditions,' fire marshal's office says
An open burning ban has been issued in Polk County, according to the Polk County Fire Marshal's Office. Effective Sunday at 3 p.m., officials said the ban is in accordance with the North Carolina Fire ...
Polk County commissioners make Fire Rescue Interim Chief Shawn Smith permanent
Shawn Smith, who started with Polk Fire Rescue in 2003, has been interim chief since the resignation of former Chief Hezedean ...
Crews contain 91% of Tryon wildfire as burn bans remain in effect
Western North Carolina officials report that crews are responding to a large wildfire in Polk County while burn bans remain ...
Carolina wildfires latest: Largest blaze swells to ‘terrifying’ 2,000 acres as ‘fire danger’ warning issued?
Increased fire danger” warnings were issued across North and South Carolina on Tuesday, with winds in the region expected to ...