Polk County, Melrose

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 of Monday evening.
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
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Crews continue battling wildfires in Polk County
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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
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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Polk County NC wildfire grows to 600 acres amid high winds, dry conditions: what to know
Under extremely dry conditions, a wildfire in Polk County spread another 100 acres over the afternoon of March 3, burning ...
Polk County Schools, teachers union reach agreement on historic salary raises
Educators in Polk County are getting a historic raise after eight months of bargaining between the school district and ...
Abortion, immigration, taxes and more: Polk County lawmakers hear dozens of pleas ahead of session
An audience filled the Polk County Commission chambers for the annual meeting with legislators, just days before the session ...
Florida woman bit by alligator in Polk County
A woman was bit in the elbow by an alligator on Monday while paddling at the Tiger Creek Preserve in Polk County, FWC officials told WESH 2.
Polk County woman dies after reports of her sitting, standing in the middle of a busy highway
A woman died on Saturday after walking into the middle of a busy highway and getting struck by a vehicle, according to The Polk County Sheriff’s Office.
400-500-acre brush fire in Polk County prompts evacuations, 0% contained, North Carolina Forest Service says
Evacuations continue for residents in Polk County due to an over 400-acre brush fire. According to the Polk County Emergency Management/Fire Marshal and the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire ...
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Construction begins on Polk County water production facility to ensure future water supply
The Southeast Wellfield and Water Production Facility in Lake Wales will soon supply alternative water to 11 different Polk ...
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SOFTBALL: Polk sweeps Rosman, East Henderson to claim Stott’s tourney title
Polk County’s softball team showcased its offensive firepower Saturday, sweeping both games to claim the championship at the ...
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 ...