The 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 Fire: The 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, one home was destroyed, two structures were damaged, and one outbuilding was destroyed. The cause of the fire was a downed power line. There are no injuries.

Deep Woods Fire: The 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 Service is focusing on putting in the fire lines upon further assessment by the N.C. Forest Service Sunday, one home was destroyed, two structures were damaged, and one outbuilding was destroyed. The cause of the fire is under investigation. There are no injuries.

Fish Hook Fire: The N.C. Forest Service estimates the fire is 199 acres and 50% contained. Fire Departments are focusing on structure protection, as the N.C. Forest Service is focusing on putting in the fire lines upon further assessment by the N.C. Forest Service Sunday, three homes were destroyed, one garage was destroyed, and one structure was damaged. The cause of the fire was a downed power line. There are no injuries.