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.
Polk County
Columbus – Polk County Senior Center, located at 75 Carmel Lane
Transylvania County
Brevard – Transylvania County Recreation Center, located at 1078 Ecusta Road
Swain County
Bryson City – Victory Baptist Church, located at 1275 Fontana Road
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