Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where ...
Asheville Citizen-Times5d
WNC wildfire hopped river in two places: See evacuation readiness map for Polk, Henderson
With three fires in Polk and Henderson counties burning on public and private land, the N.C. Forest Service and county emergency management departments have released a map indicating the size and ...
Asheville Citizen-Times6d
Polk County wildfires intensify under 'nightmare' conditions, secures FEMA disaster grant
Wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina have burned over 4,700 acres and destroyed at least five homes. Debris and limited access points from Tropical Storm Helene are hindering firefighting efforts.
WYFF6d
Mandatory evacuation announced for Henderson Co., Polk County evacuations continue
THREE OF THEM ARE IN POLK COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA ... to ask questions and discuss plans with emergency officials and view maps of the fire area. For those unable to attend, the meeting will ...
WYFF4d
Updates on Black Cove complex fire affecting Henderson, Polk counties
MEANWHILE, CREWS ARE SEEING PROGRESS IN POLK COUNTY. STILL, THE FIRES ARE FORCING ... and discuss plans with emergency officials and view maps of the fire area. For those unable to attend, the ...
WSPA6d
What you need to know about the Polk County wildfires
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) – A community meeting was held to inform and update the public on the multiple wildfires in Polk County. The Black Cove fire began on Wednesday, March 18, and has ...