Wildfires force mandatory evacuation order in western North Carolina
Wildfires in North Carolina have forced an evacuation in one county as emergency crews work to bring the flames under control in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene.
High fire danger continues with burn bans in effect until further notice
Dangerous fire weather this weekend with warmer temperatures and gusty winds. A small rain chance Monday followed by more dry ...
Black Cove Fire burns along the Green River in Polk County in Western North Carolina
The Black Cove Fire in Polk County has burned over 1,000 acres along the Green River as firefighters navigate infrastructure damaged by Tropical Storm Helene.
Polk County roads damaged by Helene complicate WNC firefighting efforts
Wildfires in Polk County had burned over 2,000 acres by March 22. Two were along a stretch of Green River already damaged by ...