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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Fire officials: Evacuation orders remain in effect in Polk County
Fire officials urge the public to remain away from the area of Highway 176 and Howard Gap area.
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 morning, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.The Melrose Fire burning in the Saluda and Tryon communities.
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.
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
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 ...
Tryon Daily Bulletin15h
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 ...
Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina
South Carolina's governor declared a state of emergency to support ongoing response to wildfires ravaging his state ...
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 ...
Wildfire maps: See where fires are burning in North Carolina, South Carolina
In South Carolina, 175 wildfires burned across the state, scorching over 4,200 acres of land and straining firefighting ...