Polk County officials provided an update on the wildfires Tuesday evening. The Black Cove Fire has burned 3,046 acres and is 0% contained. Officials said 7 homes were destroyed and 55 homes are ...

POLK COUNTY, N.C. — The National Interagency Fire Center has designated the Black Cove Complex as the highest-priority fire in the United States. Currently, 500 firefighting personnel from North ...

N.C. — Crews in Polk County were battling a second wildfire in the Piney Mountain Community on Thursday, as they continued to fight the Black Cove wildfire. As of 11:30 a.m., Polk County ...

Black Cove Fire: (35° 17′ 7.53″ N , 82° 17 ... For updated or current evacuation notices for Polk County, please refer to Polk County’s website. For updated or current evacuation ...

"Fire crews are diligently working on both the Black Cove Fire and the Deepwoods Fire," the Polk County government said."They are facing challenges due to steep terrain and gusty winds." ...

Sunday, March 23rd 8am update from Kellie Cannon, Polk County Public Information Officer: Black Cove: The fire originated off of Green River Cove Road and has burned a total of 1,239 acres.

Please evacuate now. Polk County Shelter is available at The Meeting Place Senior Center 75 Carmel Rd in Columbus, NC. The Black Cove Complex is the highest priority fire in the U.S, which gives ...