The largest fires in Western North Carolina were the Deep Woods and Black Cove fires in Polk County, not far from the S.C.

The largest fires in Western North Carolina were the Deep Woods and Black Cove fires in Polk County not far from the S.C.

With much of Western North Carolina under moderate drought or abnormally dry conditions, wildfires are burning in the region.

The largest fires in WNC were the Deep Woods and Black Cove fires in Polk County not far from Hendersonville, that forced evacuations in Polk and Henderson counties along with states of emergency.

The map is interactive, is updated hourly and provides detailed information on each fire. A burn ban is in place for all of South Carlina and North Carolina. Great Smoky Mountains National Park ...