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With three fires in Polk and Henderson counties burning on public and private land, the N.C. Forest Service and county emergency management departments have released a map indicating the size and location of the fires as they've grown in the last two days. The maps also indicate suggested readiness levels for residents.

With weather expected to be dry and wind gusts over 30 mph on March 25, there is a high likelihood the fires could grow. Here's what to know.

Where are the fires?

The largest fires in WNC are located in Polk and Henderson counties. The two larger fires, the Deep Woods Fire and the Black Cove Fire, are located in the Green River Gorge and nestled in a valleyed stretch of the area typically known for tubing and kayaking in the summer months.

How big are they?

As of the latest March 24 update from the N.C. Forest Service, the Black Cove Fire spans 2,813 acres and is at 0% containment. The Deep Woods Fire is at 2,742 acres and is at 0% containment.

Another fire, the Fish Hook Fire, is at 199 acres and 69% containment, the N.C. Forest Service estimates.

Map of Deep Woods, Black Cove, Fish Hook fires

Henderson County Emergency Management, Polk County Emergency Management and the N.C. Forest Service have released maps of the three fires, indicating that the Black Cove fire had hopped over the Green River, spreading to the west ridge of Cove Mountain. N.C. Forest Service spokesperson E. J. Dwigans confirmed the fire had hopped the river in two spots in Polk County. The fire moved toward Cove Creek on March 24, according to the N.C. Forest Service's update.

Henderson County Emergency Management map includes indications of whether an area has been evacuated and how prepared residents should be to evacuate if the fire spreads to their community. Suggestions for those in green areas include considering a plan if evacuation becomes necessary. Those in yellow areas, have a "high probability" of a need to evacuate, meaning they should pack necessary items and prepare family and pets for potential departure. Those in red areas have been issued evacuation orders.

An interactive map of all wildfires in WNC and in Upstate South Carolina is available on the Citizen Times website.

How are firefighters responding?

As of the latest March 24 update, 263 personnel from North Carolina, South Carolina, Michigan, Montana, Wyoming, Tennessee, Oregon, South Dakota and California are working to stop and slow the spread of the fire and protect structures. On March 23, Polk County Fire Marshal Bobby Arledge called fighting the fire amid complications from Tropical Storm Helene a "nightmare."

Evacuation orders

In response to the Black Cove Fire in Polk County, evacuation orders have been issued for residents who live along Lady Slipper Trail, Big Hungry Road, Spurgeon Cove Lane, English Heifer Cove Road, Deer Trail, Scarlets Mountain Road and Green River Cove Road addresses from 1091-1528. In Henderson County, voluntary evacuation orders have been issued for Laurel Mountain View Road and Boulder View Road.

In response to the Deep Woods Fire, evacuation orders have been issued for residents on Fox Paw Lane and from 5079-7265 Holberts Cove Road.

In total, Polk County has issued 165 evacuation orders while Henderson County has issued 29.

Polk County's shelter for wildfire evacuees is located at 75 Carmel Lane in Columbus. Henderson County's emergency shelter is located at 708 South Grove Street, Hendersonville.

This story will be updated.

Will Hofmann is the Growth and Development Reporter for the Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network. Got a tip? Email him at [email protected].

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After years of watching Coach Henderson’s NC Spartans group consistently outperform their competition, we’ve reached the final chapter for this team. Although the coaching and advocating for players doesn’t stop, this will be his last ride coaching guys like Bryson Mickey and Elliott Erlandsson. The unsigned senior duo will play their last few weeks in hopes of attracting college coaches and earning opportunities to play at the next level. Let’s take a closer look at what each guy brings to the table…

Although Mickey recently received his first offer from Forsyth Tech, it feels like he’s been overlooked by far too many coaches over the last calendar year. He’s an incredibly smart, poised point guard who doesn’t require elite size or explosiveness to dismantle opposing defenses. Mickey is a very crafty ball-handler who utilizes his impressive pace, vision, and ability to dissect defenses to reliably run a team. He shoots the ball at a high percentage along the perimeter, yet applies constant pressure as a penetrating threat. Mickey finishes well around the basket but is capable of locating and making the right pass without hesitation. He’s a scrappy defender who plays with quality energy. Mickey has also visibly improved his body over the recent months.

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HENDERSON COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — The wildfires in Polk County could soon reach other parts of the mountains. Henderson County officials have been in meetings with the NC Forest Service and Polk County first responders.

Henderson County prepares for possible wildfire spread with evacuation shelters ready

Laurel Mountain View Road and Boulder View Road are the only parts of Henderson County currently under a voluntary evacuation order. Big Hungry Road, which runs across Henderson and Polk, has had residents leave the area, as well.

"We've asked these people to leave," Henderson County Chief Communications Officer Mike Morgan said. "We recommend that they leave."

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As of Monday afternoon, none of the fires have reached across the Polk/Henderson County line. The Parks and Recreation Center along South Grove Street in Hendersonville opened as an evacuation shelter over the weekend. However, since yesterday, crews have been closely monitoring the situation.

"We've got a lot of volunteer fire departments on standby in those border areas," Morgan confirmed. "Especially near some of the homes where if the fire did jump, we can be there to help protect those homes. We're here to monitor the situation very closely."

That work continued Monday along Macedonia and Knight Road in southern Henderson County.

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"We're trying to be proactive," Henderson County Fire Marshal Kevin Waldrup said Monday. "We're looking at the computer data on the fire roads and fire spread. They're prepping homes with defendable space around them. That's to try and prevent those structures from catching [on fire] if the fires reach this area. If it gets dangerous, there will be a mandatory evacuation."

There are ways to protect your own home without the help of firefighters.

"You can do things like blow leaves out of your gutter, blow leaves out from around your deck, take firewood from the side of your house, and just make a defendable space," Waldrup explained. "That can be with leaf blowers or whatever you've got around your home."

Henderson County's website and social media pages will have timely updates on evacuation orders as the week goes on.

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Henderson County officials opened an emergency shelter the evening of March 23 as a substantial, uncontained wildfire in Polk County spreads west near the county line.

The Black Cove Fire is one of two wildfires burning in Green River Cove, at the far western portion of Polk County. Over the weekend, the fire had burned into a section of N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission game land all the way to the Green River. The fire was at 2,076 acres and 0% containment while firefighters construct control lines on both sides of the river to prevent the fire from spreading into neighborhoods west of the fire — like Big Hungry area of Henderson County. The last acreage update was provided from the N.C. Forest Service just after 6 p.m. March 23.

Henderson County Emergency Management is recommending voluntary evacuations of residents in the areas of Laurel Mountain View Road and Boulder View Road as the Black Cove Fire approaches the county line, spokesperson Mike Morgan said the evening of March 23.

An emergency shelter is now open at the Parks & Recreation Athletics and Activity Center in Henderson County. The shelter address is 708 South Grove Street, Hendersonville, N.C. 28792.

A morning briefing on March 24 with all firefighters will wrap up within the next hour, Morgan said just before 8:30 a.m., and more information will be available at that time.

On March 23, the Federal Emergency Management Agency approved North Carolina for a Fire Management Assistance Grant, Gov. Josh Stein said Sunday evening on X, formerly known as Twitter. These grants apply to fires that threaten to bring enough destruction to be considered a "major disaster" and must meet or exceed a set cost threshold. For North Carolina, that's over $2.9 million among multiple fires.

This story will be updated.

Ryley Ober is the Public Safety Reporter for Asheville Citizen Times, part of the USA Today Network. Email her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @ryleyober