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 ...
Blaze scorching western North Carolina is now 'highest priority fire in the US'
Firefighters continue preparing firebreaks and protecting structures in anticipation of elevated temperatures, high winds and ...
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. Governor Josh Stein declared a State of Emergency on March 26 in response to ...
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Rain aids firefighting efforts in Polk County
Sunday morning showers have been a boon for firefighters working to contain three wildfires burning in North Carolina.
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where ...
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3 wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina prompt evacuations, statewide burn ban
Polk County, North Carolina, residents were ordered to evacuate after a string of wildfires destroyed hundreds of ...
LIVE UPDATES (March 29): Polk County mandatory evacuations lifted; Fish Hook fire at 100%
This story will be updated throughout the day as new information about Western North Carolina wildfires becomes available.
NC's biggest wildfires remain 0% contained
Polk County Emergency Management on Friday afternoon issued a mandatory evacuation for all residents of the Piney Gate area.