An "out of control" wildfire near Old Fort has prompted evacuation orders ... began at the 3500 block of Bat Cave Road. As of ...

OLD FORT, N.C. (WSPA) – An “out of control” wildfire fire has been reported off of Bat Cave Road south of Old Fort in McDowell County. The fire was caused by a tree falling onto a power line.

Local grader Jake Jarvis said that slides seen in Bat Cave early this week are part of the continuing legacy of Tropical ...

“It’s probably the nicest road in several counties right now,” said Paul Brock, who lives in Bat Cave. “Obviously, there’s limited access the [NC]DOT crews have done an awesome job.