Evacuations updates for Henderson, Polk counties in North Carolina

Mandatory evacuations are now underway in Henderson and Polk counties in North Carolina due to wildfires. For the very latest on evacuations click here. Tuesday night update: Henderson County officials are now issuing an evacuation order.Officials said that’s for the Summer Haven community — including Macedonia Road east of Interstate 26, Skyland Acres Road, Knight Road, Summer Haven Lane and S. Fine Way. An emergency shelter has been set up at the Henderson County Parks & Recreation Athletics and Activities Center at 708 South Grove Street, Hendersonville, NC 29792.Tuesday evening update:Polk County officials provided an update on the wildfires Tuesday evening.The Black Cove Fire has burned 3,046 acres and is 0% contained. Officials said 7 homes were destroyed and 55 homes are currently evacuated.The Deep Woods Fire has burned 2,923 acres and is 0% contained. Officials said 1 home was destroyed and 110 homes are currently evacuated.The Fish Hook Fire has burned 199 acres and is 72% contained. Officials said 3 homes were destroyed but no homes are currently evacuated.Mandatory evacuations are still in place for the Black Cove Fire and the Deep Woods Fire.Tuesday afternoon update: Officials in North Carolina provided an update on the wildfires burning in Polk County Tuesday afternoon.The Black Cove Fire has burned 3,046 acres and is 0% contained.The Deep Woods Fire has burned 2,923 acres and is 0% contained.The Fish Hook Fire has burned 199 acres and is 72% contained.Black Cove Complex Fire UpdateClick here to watch the latest. Tuesday afternoon information:Fire managers and emergency officials will host a community meeting Tuesday, March 25, at 6 p.m. to provide information and updates on the Black Cove, Deep Woods and Fish Hook fires currently burning in Henderson and Polk counties. The meeting will be held at Biltmore Church – Hendersonville Campus, 103A Education Drive, Flat Rock, NC 28731.Meeting attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions and discuss plans with emergency officials and view maps of the fire area. For those unable to attend, the meeting will be recorded and available following Tuesday’s meeting. To access the recording, visit Tuesday morning update: Just because we saw rain in parts of the state yesterday does not mean we are out of the woods yet. High fire danger conditions will persist this week with low relative humidity and gusty winds drying out fuels and creating conditions for rapid fire growth and spread. Do Not Burn. The statewide burn ban remains in effect. Updates:- The Deep Woods Fire in Polk County had burned 2,742 acres as of last night. Several structures have been damaged and there are other residences and structures threatened. There have been 196 evacuations as of last night. This fire was at 0% containment as of last night. – The Fish Hook Fire in Polk County has burned 199 acres as of last night. Several structures have been damaged and there are other structures threatened. There has been 40 evacuations as of last night. This fire was 69% contained as of last night. – The Black Cove Fire in Polk County has burned 2,813 acres as of last night. Several structures has been damaged and there are many other structures that have been threatened. There have been 171 evacuations as of last night. The fire is at 0% containment as of last night. Monday evening update:Black Cove FireOfficials said the Black Cove Fire has burned 2,813 acres and is 0% contained.The fire is burning on state-owned and private lane in the Green River Gorge approximately two miles northeast of Saluda.Officials said the fire has crossed from Polk County into Henderson County.Evacuations:1091-1528 Green River Cove RoadLady Slipper TrailBig Hungry RoadSpurgeon Cove LaneEnglish Heifer Cove RoadDeer TrailScarlets Mountain RoadVoluntary Evacuations:Laurel Mountain View RoadBoulder View Road Deep Woods FireThe Deep Woods Fire has burned 2,742 acres and is 0% contained.Officials say the care is burning on state-owned and private land in the Green River Gorge about 5 miles northwest of Columbus.Evacuations:5079-7365 Holberts Cove RoadFox Paw LaneFish Hook FireThe Fish Hook Fire has burned 199 acres and is currently 69% contained.The fire is burning on private land near Lake Adger about 5 miles northwest of Mill Spring.All evacuations related to the Fish Hook Fire have been lifted.A community meeting has been scheduled for 6 p.m. on Tuesday at the Biltmore Church in Flat Rock.The church is at 103A Education Drive.That meeting will have more on the Black Cove, Deep Woods and Fish Hook Fires.Monday morning update:Black Cove FireThe N.C. Forest Service estimates the fire is 2,076 acres and is 0% contained.Fire Departments are focusing on structure protection, as the N.C. Forest Services is focusing on putting in the fire lines.Upon further assessment by the N.C. Forest Service Sunday there have been a total of 1 home destroyed, 2 structures damaged and 1 outbuilding destroyed.The cause of the fire was a downed power line. There are no injuries.Evacuations: 1091 TO 1528 GREEN RIVER COVE ROAD ALL THE PROPERTIES ON LADY SLIPPER TRAIL BIG HUNGRY ROAD SPURGEON COVE LANE ENGLISH HEIFER COVE DEER TRAIL SCARLETS MOUNTAIN ROAD Deep Woods FireThe N.C. Forest Service estimates the fire is 2,545 acres and is 0% contained.Fire Departments are focusing on structure protection, as the N.C. Forest Services is focusing on putting in the fire lines.Upon further assessment by the N.C. Forest Service Sunday there have been a total of 1 home destroyed, 2 structures damaged and 1 outbuilding destroyed.The cause of the fire is under investigation. There are no injuries.Evacuations: NORTH SIDE OF 5079 TO 7265 HOLBERT COVE ROAD ALL PROPERTIES ON FOX PAW LANEFish Hook FireThe Fish Hook Fire has burned 190 acres in the Lake Adger area and is at 50% containment. Three houses were deemed totally losses and one structure was damaged according to Polk County Friday night. No evacuations. Shelter information: Shelter located at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus, North Carolina. Sunday evening update: MANDATORY EVACUATION: Issued March 23, 2025, 5:00 pmBig Hungry RdSpurgeon Cove LnEnglish Heifer Cove RdDeer TrlScarlets Mountain RdMost updated evacuations here Update at noon Sunday: The N.C. Forest Service is hosting a Community Meeting Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Womack Building, 40 Courthouse Street, Columbus NC 28722 to discuss the Black Cove, Deep Wood and Fish Hook fires.Polk County Wildfire Update, 12:00pm Sunday, March 23, 2025The N.C. Forest Service, Polk County Emergency Management and more than 50 Fire Departments across the State are fighting three separate fires in Polk County.Black Cove FireThe N.C. Forest Service estimates the fire is 1,239 acres and is 0% contained. Fire Departments are focusing on structure protection, as the N.C. Forest Services is focusing on putting in the fire lines.Upon further assessment by the N.C. Forest Service Sunday there have been a total of 1 home destroyed, 2 structures damaged and 1 outbuilding destroyed.The cause of the fire was a downed power line. There are no injuries.Deep Woods FireThe N.C. Forest Service estimates the fire is 1,802 acres and is 0% contained. Fire Departments are focusing on structure protection, as the N.C. Forest Services is focusing on putting in the fire lines.Upon further assessment by the N.C. Forest Service Sunday there have been a total of 1 home destroyed, 2 structures damaged and 1 outbuilding destroyed.The cause of the fire is under investigation. There are no injuries.Fish Hook FireThe N.C. Forest Service estimates the fire is 199 acres and is 50% contained. Fire Departments are focusing on structure protection, as the N.C. Forest Services is focusing on putting in the fire lines.Upon further assessment by the N.C. Forest Service Sunday there have been a total of 3 homes destroyed, 1 garage destroyed and 1 structure damages.The cause of the fire was a downed power line. There are no injuries.Due to increased fire risk, there is a statewide ban on all open burning. Polk County has a very strict burn ban in place.A Polk County Shelter is available at 75 Carmel Lane Columbus, NC. Update at 8:30 a.m. SundayThe North Carolina Forest Service says that reported 4th wildfire was another part of the Black Cove Fire. Firefighters are working to contain three blazes.The Black Cove Fire has burned 1,239 acres. It is 0% contained. An evacuation has been issued for 5079-7265 Holbert Cove Road and Fox Paw Lane.The Deep Woods Fire has burned 1,713 acres. It is 0 percent contained.The Fish Hook Fire has burned 199 acres. It is 50 percent contained. Evacuation orders in this region have been lifted. Polk County Shelter is available at 75 Carmel Lane Columbus, NC.Officials will hold a community meeting Sunday at 2pm, at 40 Courthouse Street in Columbus, NC.Update at 5:40 p.m. Saturday The North Carolina Forest Service says a 4th wildfire has appeared around Green River Cover Road.Polk County Government officials have issued an evacuation order at Green River Cove Road address from 1091-1528 and all of Lady Slipper Trail – saying residents need to evacuate immediately.Polk County Shelter is available at 75 Carmel Lane Columbus, NCUpdate at 11:00 p.m. FridayDeep Woods FireThe Deep Woods Fire has burned 1,002 acres and is at 0% containment. This fire is located off Deep Woods Lane and Piney Gate Road which is off Holbert Cove Road. The cause of this fire is unknown and is currently under investigation.One house was deemed a total loss, two structures were damaged, and one outbuilding was lost, according to Polk County.This area is under a mandatory evacuation.Fish Hook FireThe Fish Hook Fire has burned 190 acres in the Lake Adger area and is at 50% containment. Three houses were deemed totally losses and one structure was damaged according to Polk County Friday night.Black Cove FireThe Black Cove Fire, which originated off of Green River Cove Road, has burned 1,083 acres and is at 0% containment.For pet and livestock evacuation and boarding, contact the Polk County Animal Control. You can donate to firefighters and affected residents at Foothill Community Church and Friendship Baptist Church.Officials say to stay out of evacuated areas and respect no fly zones and burn bans. Update at 8:40 a.m. FridayDeep Woods FireThe Deep Woods Fire has burned 332 acres and is at 0% containment. This fire is located off Deep Woods Lane and Piney Gate Road which is off Holbert Cove Road. The cause of this fire is unknown and is currently under investigation. One structure has been damaged and one structure has been lost as of Thursday night.Mandatory evacuations are in place for the following areas:Deepwoods LaneWesley LanePiney Gate RdPiney Overlook LanePiney Gate RdGamelands TrailOakview LaneVolley WayCharity Branch DrWindsong LnMoonshine TraceEvacuees can go to the Polk County Shelter at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus.Fish Hook FireThe Fish Hook Fire has burned 190 acres in the Lake Adger area and is at 40% containment. Six structures have been lost as of Thursday night.Mandatory evacuations are in place for the following areas: Lake Adger from Jackson to Highland LanePakrway North Rd from Lake Adger to North Park laneNorth Park LaneNorth Boundry RdNorth Martin Lane Black Cove FireThe Black Cove Fire, which originated off of Green River Cove Road, has burned 583 acres and is at 0% containment. No structures have been damaged or lost as of Thursday night.These fires have caused smoke to drift east toward northern Spartanburg, Cherokee, York, and Union counties.Update at 8:45 p.m. ThursdayThe Black Cove Fire, which originated off of Green River Cove Road, has burned 418 acres and is at 0% containment. No structures have been damaged or lost.The Deep Woods Fire has burned 216 acres and is at 0% containment. This fire is located off Deep Woods Lane and Piney Gate Road which is off Holbert Cove Road. The cause of this fire is unknown and is currently under investigation. One structure has been damaged and one structure has been lost.Mandatory evacuations are in place for the following areas:Deepwoods LaneWesley LanePiney Gate RdPiney Overlook LanePiney Gate RdGamelands TrailOakview LaneVolley WayCharity Branch DrWindsong LnMoonshine TraceEvacuees can go to the Polk County Shelter at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus. The Fish Hook Fire has burned more than 100 acres in the Lake Adger area. Six structures have been lost.Mandatory evacuations are in place for the following areas: Lake Adger from Jackson to Highland LanePakrway North Rd from Lake Adger to North Park laneNorth Park LaneNorth Boundry RdNorth Martin Lane North Carolina Forest Service and Polk County Emergency Management are managing these fires in unified command. Dry weather, steep terrain and winds overnight are making fire control efforts challenging.