North Carolina counties face extreme fire danger. Here's a county-by-county list
Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of fires, including the ongoing Carolina Forest fire in South Carolina. Across that state, a burn ban is in effect and the governor has issued a state of emergency.
Firefighters work to contain wildfire through Helene damaged area in North Carolina
The latest information from McDowell County Emergency Management:
Wildfires prompt hazardous weather warnings in North Carolina
As wildfires continue to ravage parts of the Carolinas, local officials are issuing warnings about hazardous weather conditions in the Triad
Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest fire near Myrtle Beach.
Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas. The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and very low relative humidity.
Wildfires rage across North and South Carolina
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County-by-county: North Carolina fire danger
Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of fires, including the ongoing Carolina Forest fire in South Carolina. Across that state, a burn ban is in effect and the governor has issued a state of emergency.
Wildfires rage across the Carolinas; South Carolina governor issues state of emergency
The National Weather Service issued advisories on Sunday from Georgia to New Jersey warning of an increased risk of wildfires.
Wildfires Continue to Burn in South Carolina
Heavy smoke blanketed the Carolina Forest area, a community just west of Myrtle Beach, where the largest fire raged across 1,600 acres, fire officials said.
South Carolina governor declares state of emergency as wildfires erupt in Carolinas, Georgia
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched thousands of acres and forced people to flee their homes. At one point, more than 175 fires were burning in South Carolina,
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 risks.
The McDowell News4d
Cause found for McDowell County wildfire, now 52 acres, 90% contained
Firefighters in McDowell County made progress in containing the Armstrong fire Wednesday, which is now 52 acres and 90% ...
WBTV Charlotte on MSN21m
Crews contain 30% of Tryon wildfire as burn bans remain in effect
Western North Carolina officials report that crews are responding to a large wildfire in Polk County while burn bans remain ...
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 ...
Fox Carolina3d
High fire danger warning issued for McDowell County
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina ... fuels and gusty winds will lead to an increased danger of wildfires across western North Carolina.
The McDowell News3d
McDowell County under high fire danger advisory due to dry conditions
"The combination of dry fuels and gusty winds will lead to an increased danger of wildfires across western North Carolina.” ...