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Black Cove Complex fire grows, more evacuations ordered, homes destroyed
Black Cove Complex fire grows, more evacuations ordered, homes destroyed
By CNN Newsource
Published March 26, 2025 8:07 AM
POLK COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The N.C. Forest Service provided the following update Tuesday on the Black Cove Complex fire in Polk County:
Black Cove Fire: 3,046 Acres, 0% Contained Deep Woods Fire: 2,923 Acres, 0% Contained Fish Hook Fire: 199 Acres, 72% Contained
South Carolina forest officials said the Table Rock Complex grew Tuesday, with the Table Rock Fire now at 2,293 acres and the Persimmon Ridge Fire tripling in size to 996 acres with 0% containment.
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An emergency shelter was established at the Henderson County Parks & Recreation Athletics and Activities Center at 708 South Grove Street in Hendersonville. An emergency shelter is available in Polk County at the Polk County Sr. Center, located at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus. For animal evacuations in Polk County, contact Polk County Animal Control at 828-817-7984.
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https://abc17news.com/cnn-regional/2025/03/26/black-cove-complex-fire-grows-more-evacuations-ordered-homes-destroyed/
By CNN Newsource
Published March 26, 2025 8:07 AM
POLK COUNTY, North Carolina (WLOS) — The N.C. Forest Service provided the following update Tuesday on the Black Cove Complex fire in Polk County:
Black Cove Fire: 3,046 Acres, 0% Contained Deep Woods Fire: 2,923 Acres, 0% Contained Fish Hook Fire: 199 Acres, 72% Contained
South Carolina forest officials said the Table Rock Complex grew Tuesday, with the Table Rock Fire now at 2,293 acres and the Persimmon Ridge Fire tripling in size to 996 acres with 0% containment.
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An emergency shelter was established at the Henderson County Parks & Recreation Athletics and Activities Center at 708 South Grove Street in Hendersonville. An emergency shelter is available in Polk County at the Polk County Sr. Center, located at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus. For animal evacuations in Polk County, contact Polk County Animal Control at 828-817-7984.
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https://abc17news.com/cnn-regional/2025/03/26/black-cove-complex-fire-grows-more-evacuations-ordered-homes-destroyed/