8 NC wildfires still burning over 7,600+ acres; 2 of largest caused by downed powerlines
COLUMBUS, N.C. (WNCN/AP) — In North Carolina, at least eight fires are still burning in the mountains. Two of the three ...
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 ...
Smoky in North Carolina, rain chance at the NASCAR Cook Out 400, March 28
Smoky haze is filling the sky on this Friday evening as wildfires continue burning south of the Triad. Dry and breezy weather keeps fire danger elevated until rain fills into the region early next ...
Weather alert issued for North Carolina until Saturday evening, according to the NWS
A report from the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC was issued on Saturday at 4:01 a.m. for fire danger until 8 p.m. The alert is ...
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 ...
Couple dies in burning car after hitting fallen limb on Blue Ridge Parkway, VA park says
A National Park Service employee and his wife were killed when their vehicle crashed and burst into flames on the Virginia ...
Spring wildfires burning in the Carolinas, beset by dry weather, Hurricane Helene
Firefighters in North and South Carolina were battling multiple wind-driven wildfires Monday in rugged terrain that ...
Burn ban, Red Flag Warning keeps forestry officials on high alert
On Friday, officials issued a burn ban until further notice in the state, saying breezy conditions and low humidity in the air would make it ideal for a small fire to get out of control quickly.