LIVE UPDATES (March 29): Polk County mandatory evacuations lifted; Fish Hook fire at 100%
This story will be updated throughout the day as new information about Western North Carolina wildfires becomes available.
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Evacuations remain as crews continue to battle Polk County wildfires
Currently, there are nearly 500 personnel along with crews from across North Carolina and 14 other states are on the ground contributing to efforts.
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Firefighters make progress on wildfires in Polk Co.
Firefighters continue to make progress Friday containing wildfires in Polk County and Henderson County in North Carolina.
Polk County wildfire crews ready to take advantage of weekend weather
"As far as these fires go, this is very good," said Terry Lebo, incident meteorologist for the National Weather Service.
NC's biggest wildfires remain 0% contained
Polk County Emergency Management on Friday afternoon issued a mandatory evacuation for all residents of the Piney Gate area.