Shortly before midnight Saturday, a wildfire was reported on Curtis Creek Road, approximately one mile from U.S. 70 West. The fire is estimated at 60 acres with 50 percent containment.

Firefighters from Old Fort, PG, Crooked Creek, NC Forest Service are working to contain this fire. McDowell Emergency Management, EMS, and McDowell Rescue are also on scene as well.

A second wildfire is currently burning near the end of Clear Creek Road at Ladybug Drive. Fire personnel are providing structure protection along Ladybug Drive and the northern section of Clear Creek Road.

Crews from P.G., Marion, Hankins, NC Forest Service, Emergency Management, EMS, McDowell Rescue, MCSO and US Forest Service are on the scene.

A command post is being established at P.G. Elementary School. Clear Creek Road, north of Old Creek Creek, is shut down to allow fire equipment and personnel to safely navigate the area.

Shortly before 2 a.m. residents along Ladybug Drive were made aware of the wildfire and its close proximity. Currently there are no evacuation orders for this area.

Emergency workers have gone door to door in the Clear Creek, Old Clear Creek and Ladybug Drive areas notifying residents of potential dangers.