Polk County, Melrose

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 Co. residents grateful to firefighters battling Melrose fire
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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.
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
Firefighters in western North Carolina continue their effort to contain the Melrose Fire. The fire was initially started by a downed power line on Saturday, March 1st. Polk County Emergency Management officials said the fire grew overnight,
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.
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Melrose fire now 481 acres, 30% contained
A wildfire which sparked Saturday in Polk County has been 30% contained as of Monday morning, according to fire officials.
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 ...
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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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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Lighter winds help fire crews tackle wildfires that prompted evacuations across the Carolinas
A fast-moving brush fire Saturday ignited just after 2 p.m. and grew overnight, threatening the towns of Melrose, Tryon and Salud/ ...
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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 ...
Wildfires prompt evacuations across the Carolinas over the weekend
In South Carolina, Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency over the weekend as crews battled wildfires in the ...
Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest fire near Myrtle Beach.
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County approves 75 new positions at Polk Fire Rescue amid continued staffing shortage
Polk County leaders have given the green light for the addition of 75 new firefighters amid staffing shortages.