For several days, fire crews have battled fires burning across thousands of acres in Western North Carolina. Local leaders have issued mandatory or advisory evacuations for many locations.
For those who need a place to go, this is a list of shelter locations for wildfire evacuees.
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Polk County
Columbus - Shelter at Polk County Senior Center, located at 75 Carmel Lane
To support those who have been displaced or need essential facilities, the county is also offering laundry and shower trailers at the shelter location on Saturday, March 29th and Sunday, March 30 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Transylvania County
Brevard - Transylvania County Recreation Center, located at 1078 Ecusta Road
Swain County
Bryson City - Victory Baptist Church, located at 1275 Fontana Road
Rutherford County
Rutherfordton - First Presbyterian Church, located at 252 N. Washington Street
Henderson County
Hendersonville - Parks & Recreation Athletics and Activity Center, located at 708 South Grove Street. This location accepts pets.