Carolina wildfires latest: One arrested and another cited with illegal burning as fire danger warning issued
One arrested and another cited with illegal burning as fire danger warning issued - 'Increased fire danger' warnings have ...
Buncombe burn ban extended due to 'extreme fire danger': what to know
An open burn ban in Buncombe County has been extended due to extreme fire danger conditions forecast for the next several ...
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Buncombe County Fire Marshal extends open burn ban
The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has extended an open burn ban through Friday, March 7 at 9 a.m. due to forecasted extreme fire danger conditions including low humidity and strong winds. The ...
High winds in Western NC increase fire risks, weather service says. 500 acres burning
With multiple wildfires burning throughout Western NC and Upstate SC, the National Weather Service has warned of further ...
High winds in Western NC increase fire risks, weather service says. 600-plus acres burning
With multiple wildfires burning throughout Western NC and Upstate SC, the National Weather Service has warned of further risks.
Helene debris as kindling: Wildfires burn in WNC: Polk, Nantahala, Pisgah Forest
A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...
Broad River fire reaches 15 acres, 90% containment; burn ban remains in Buncombe County
Firefighter crews continue to make significant progress in containing a multitude of wildfires across Western North Carolina.
Increased fire danger continues Monday. Here's what you need to know
The National Weather Service says western North Carolina will experience increased fire danger until Monday evening following ...
Understanding the difference between burn bans and burn restrictions
With heightened wildfire risk this week, the Tennessee Department of Agriculture is reminding the public of the difference ...
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park under burn ban; high-risk conditions
Due to continued dry conditions, winds, and high fire danger, the National Park Service is banning all campfires and charcoal ...
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Helene damaged more than 11,000 homes in Buncombe County, according to FEMA data
Tropical Storm Helene damaged over 11,000 homes in Buncombe County. Hundreds of residents are still displaced and living in hotels through FEMA's Transitional Sheltering Assistance program.