Crews battle multiple wildfires in western North Carolina
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Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.
Wildfire gets within 50 feet of house, forces sisters out of western North Carolina home
Many people were forced out of their homes this week after a wildfire broke out in western North Carolina. The first of three fires in McDowell County on Wednesday started in the area of Bat Cave Road in Old Fort.
Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
Why Is ReBuild NC Involved in Disaster Management in Western North Carolina?
The state’s new governor said the troubled relief agency which fumbled hurricane relief in the east wouldn’t go to western NC in the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Helene. But ReBuild has done just that.
Wanted man from Oregon captured in Western North Carolina, officials say
Authorities captured a wanted man from Oregon in Western North Carolina. On Monday, the Clayton Police Department and Macon County Sheriff's Office asked residents to be on the lookout for a wanted person, who has ties to the Franklin, North Carolina, and Hiawassee and Carrollton, Georgia, areas.
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
Two wildfires burn in mountains of Helene-damaged North Carolina
Evacuation orders because of wildfires have ended in the North Carolina mountains where Hurricane Helene did damage 18 weeks ago.
Downed power line during high winds erupts wildfires in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina
At least three wildfires have ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. As of Thursday, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 220 acres and is now 55% contained.
Western North Carolina wildfire update
E.J. Dwigans, public information officer with the North Carolina Forest Service, spoke about the current state of the Crooked Creek Fire, the impact it made in McDowell County in western North Carolina and how Helene debris is potentially fuel for wildfires in the area.
North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as ...
President Trump signs executive order to fast-track road repairs in western North Carolina
Jan. 24, President Trump Friday vowed to sign a Presidential executive order to get Western North Carolina roads built back ...
Air quality alert issued by the NWS for Western North Carolina Friday
An air quality alert was issued on Thursday at 3:31 p.m. in effect until Friday at 7:15 a.m. The alert is for Burke Mountains ...
President Donald Trump floats FEMA elimination during Western North Carolina visit
President Donald Trump proposed eliminating the Federal Emergency Management Agency during a Friday visit to Helene-ravaged ...
ReString Appalachia helps musicians in western North Carolina after Helene
The song in the hills of Appalachia sounds different to every musician, but one thing binds every person who picks up an ...
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With 600K fish lost to Helene, WNC anglers will see reduced stock, 'modified plan' in 2025
Western North Carolina's fishing season will see modified stockings and a reduced number of trout due to impacts from ...
What is Grow NC? Governor's newly created office to aid Helene relief in western NC explained
At Thursday’s hearing, Krebs and Stephanie McGarrah introduced the office to state legislators to the subcommittee on hurricane response and recovery.