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Wildfires Force McDowell County Evacuation, 200-Acre Powerline Fire, Injuries in McClusky
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Wildfires are affecting multiple states in the southeastern United States, with incidents reported in North Carolina, South Carolina, North Dakota, and Florida.
In McDowell County, North Carolina, a wildfire started along Armstrong Creek Road near Turkey Cove on April 15. As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire had spread to 75 acres and was 0% contained. Multiple emergency crews, including the North Carolina Forest Service, US Forest Service, and Woodlawn Fire Department, are responding. McDowell County Emergency Management has issued an evacuation order for the area.
Headwaters State Forest in Transylvania County, North Carolina, has reopened after recent wildfires led to temporary closures and evacuations. Heavy rains helped contain those fires.
In South Carolina, the Carolina Forest Fire has experienced several flare-ups, including in the Walkers Woods Community and near Covington Drive, due to gusty winds and dry conditions. The fire is reported to be 90% contained, with no threat to homes. The fire continues to burn deep in peat soils, and flare-ups are expected to continue for several days. Horry County Fire Rescue and other crews remain on scene.
In Florida, the Powerline brush fire in Volusia County has grown to 200 acres and is only 5% contained as of Tuesday evening. Earlier in the day, the fire was at 105 acres. High fire danger persists due to gusty winds and dry soils.
In North Dakota, wildfires have been reported, including an incident in McClusky that resulted in two injuries. Other blazes are ongoing across the state.
Forecast models such as RAP and HRRR, along with the SPC Fire Weather Outlook overlay, are being used to monitor near-surface and vertically integrated smoke concentrations across the contiguous United States.
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