In many areas, residents are urged to be vigilant as fires can spread quickly. Here is a list of places in Western North Carolina where local officials have issued evacuation orders.

Active Evacuation Orders

Polk County:

• 2456-6159 Holbert Cove Rd
• Who Dr., Echo Ln.
• Glen Echo Circle
• Scout Camp Rd.
• Coyote Ridge
• Sam’s Gap Lane

Henderson County:

• Macedonia Road, East of Interstate 26
• Skyland Acres Road
• Knight Road
• Summer Haven Lane
• S. Fine Way

Swain County

• Long Creek Lane
• Unahala Creek
• Alarka Highlands

In Transylvania County

• South side of East Fork Rd. from Glady Fork Rd. to the East Fork Rd./Greenville Hwy. intersection and along Highway 276-S
• Big Hill Community including Dolly Masters Road, Glady Fork Rd, Lake Honda and Happy Acres Communities

Note: The evacuation order in Rutherford County has been lifted as of March 26 at 6 p.m.