‘Several hundred’ evacuated as rapid wildfire consumes some 500 acres in western NC
Tryon in western North Carolina has been forced to evacuate residents from as many as 200 structures due to a “rapidly ...
N.C. Forest Service urges residents to be careful during spring wildfire season
The leading cause of wildfires across the state is escaped yard debris burns, leading to nearly half of wildfires in North ...
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 ...
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Tryon forest fire 30% contained, has burned over 500 acres
TRYON—A brush fire that spread rapidly on Saturday, March 1, has now burned over 500 acres between Tryon and Saluda and was 30% contained as of Sunday evening, officials say. Back-burning operations ...
Crews battle Croatan National Forest wildfire amid dry and windy conditions
Officials says the Croatan National Forest wildfire off Nine Foot Road began around 4 p.m. Saturday behind Croatan Drive and ...
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Crews continue to battle wildfires across all 4 NC National Forests
On Saturday night, the North Carolina Forest Service reported nearly a dozen fires across all four forests of the National Forests in North Carolina.
Wildfires in Buncombe County uncontained, affecting Pisgah View and Grooms Road areas
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — Two wildfires have been confirmed in Buncombe County on Saturday, March 1. According to the ...
Brush fires across the Carolinas prompt evacuations as region faces continued dry conditions Sunday
Authorities in parts of North Carolina and South Carolina issued evacuation orders Saturday as firefighters hurried to ...