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 ...
Melrose fire in Polk County spreads to 593 acres with 60% containment
A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as ...
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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 ...
Polk Co. residents grateful to firefighters battling Melrose fire
The mother of Texas A&M Aggies legend and NFL Draft bust Johnny Manziel has been arrested. Manziel, 32, played in the NFL for ...
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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 ...
Polk County wildfires 91% contained ahead of forecasted strong winds
One of the largest wildfires in Western North Carolina is now nearly fully contained, according to the North Carolina Forest ...
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 ...