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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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.
Polk County wildfires continue to fight wildfire spanning over 400 acres
Many families had to evacuate.
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.
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County

wildfire, Western North Carolina

‘Several hundred’ evacuated as rapid wildfire consumes some 500 acres in western NC
Tryon in western North Carolina has been forced to evacuate residents from as many as 200 structures due to a “rapidly ...
Fire crews in North and South Carolina battle flames that sparked over the weekend
Spartanburg and Greenville fire crews help contain blazes in heavily forested areas of Polk County near Landrum, where close ...
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 ...
Firefighters warn of heightened wildfire risk in Carolinas
Debris from Hurricane Helene is contributing to the risk, as fallen trees create obstacles that rangers must navigate ...
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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.
'What if we can’t get out?' Video shows couple’s race to escape South Carolina wildfire
The Myrtle Beach, South Carolina residents scrambled to escape a fiery scene in Carolina Forest, where the Covington Lane Fire scorched 1,600 acres.
Crews contain 30% 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 ...
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Burn bans issued over the weekend
No open burning allowed within town limits until further notice POLK COUNTY—On Sunday, the Polk County Fire Marshal’s office ...