Wildfire in Caldwell County burns 70 acres, prompts evacuations

VIDEO: A wildfire in northern Caldwell County prompted emergency officials to begin evacuations for several neighborhoods. The fire had burned 70 acres as of Thursday night, but firefighters reached 95 percent containment as of 10 p.m. Residents living in the Highland Meadows neighborhood were asked to evacuate as a precaution. At 9 p.m., the sheriff’s office announced those residents could return to their homes. The Caldwell County Sheriffโ€™s Office had deputies at the scene helping residents evacuate. Caldwell County Emergency Services also confirmed theyโ€™re actively monitoring the situation and coordinating emergency response efforts.

WGHP-TV FOX 8 Greensboro

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