Polk County, Melrose fire

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.
Firefighters Help Tackle 'Out of Control' Brush Fire in Polk County
An “out of control” brush fire forced evacuations in Tyron, North Carolina, on Sunday, March 2, Polk County Emergency Communications said, according to local media.The Polk County Fire Marshal’s Office latest update on Sunday evening said the 176 Fire,
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County
Fire evacuations underway in Polk County
Polk Co. residents grateful to firefighters battling Melrose fire
The effort to put out a more than 400-acre of wildfire continued in Polk County, Monday. Residents said the fire could have been much worse if it wasn't for the firefighters.
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.
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 ...
North, South Carolina fires ablaze as severe weather threatens states: See wildfire maps
Thousands of acres are ablaze in North and South Carolina as the states could face severe weather on Wednesday.
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 ...
WSPA2d
Fire officials: Evacuation orders remain in effect in Polk County
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – Efforts to put out a more than 400-acre wild fire are continuing Sunday in Polk County. According to Polk County Emergency Management, the Melrose Fire is ...
Tryon Daily Bulletin1d
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 ...
WTVD1d
Lighter winds help fire crews tackle wildfires that prompted evacuations across the Carolinas
A fast-moving brush fire Saturday ignited just after 2 p.m. and grew overnight, threatening the towns of Melrose, Tryon and Salud/ ...
High winds in Western NC increase fire risks, weather service says. 500 acres burning
With multiple wildfires burning throughout Western NC and Upstate SC, the National Weather Service has warned of further ...
Tryon Daily Bulletin2d
Evacuations still in effect due to forest fire in Tryon, Harmon Field closed to visitors
All evacuation orders and requests put in place due to a Tryon forest fire that spread on Saturday remain in place today. The Melrose Fire, first reported in the 3900 block of U.S. Highway 176 around ...
ABC Action News6d
County approves 75 new positions at Polk Fire Rescue amid continued staffing shortage
Polk County leaders have given the green light for the addition of 75 new firefighters amid staffing shortages.