Wildfire near Old Fort, NC, sparked by fallen tree, forces evacuations and closes Bat Cave Road.

A wildfire near Old Fort, North Carolina, caused by a tree falling on a power line, has led to evacuations in the Bat Cave Road area and surrounding roads. The fire, at 0% containment due to high winds, has destroyed multiple outbuildings. Emergency shelters are open, and Bat Cave Road is closed. Emergency crews are working to protect homes and contain the fire amid increased fire danger warnings in Western North Carolina.

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