NC burn ban lifted statewide as rain improves wildfire conditions
The North Carolina Forest Service on Wednesday lifted a burn ban for all counties as wildfire conditions improve in the western portion of the state.
LIVE UPDATES (March 31) | Alarka Five Fire reaches 1,515 acres and 62% containment
The Alarka Five Fire has now burned 1,515 acres and remains at 37% containment, according to Swain County Emergency ...
Western NC wildfires hold steady after rain; Pisgah Forest fire least contained: What to know
A band of rain passed through WNC and South Carolina, helping slow the spread of area wildfires. Here's what to know about containment efforts April 1 ...
More rain, humid weather in Western NC March 31 to 'further dampen' regional wildfires
The National Weather Service forecast mild rain showers throughout March 31. Regional firefighters expect the rain to ...
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Western NC wildfires updates Monday, March 31: See developments around the region
The weather has improved for firefighting, but wildfires continue to burn in WNC and the Upstate. Stay with the Citizen Times ...
Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department shares photos from Polk County wildfires
Some Cape Fear area fire crews are helping with the containment efforts in the western part of the state, as massive wildfires continue to burn in Polk County.
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Road to close for bridge repairs in Anderson Co.
Road to close for bridge repairs in Anderson Co.
Massive South Carolina wildfire jumps border, spreads into North Carolina
A massive wildfire burning in South Carolina jumped the border Saturday and was spreading Sunday into North Carolina.
Black Cove complex fire burns over 7,672 acres as containment efforts continue
On Sunday, officials said there was reduced fire behavior due to minimal winds and high humidity caused by the expected rain.
Wildfires in western North Carolina: Weather conditions, containment updates
The fire was first reported on March 20, caused by a downed power line. North Carolina remains under a statewide burn ban.
FEMA grant aids funding fight of Carolinas wildfires
FEMA has come to the aid of wildfires in the Carolinas, supplying Polk County with a Fire Management Assistance Grant.
Carolina wildfires grow, evacuation orders still in effect
"The wildfires in western North Carolina continue to grow, so I have expanded our State of Emergency,” Stein said in a statement. “Our State Emergency Response Team is responding with every tool at ...