Western NC wildfires live updates Monday, March 31: See the latest on major fires
Firefighters made progress over the weekend battling major wildfires in Western North Carolina and the South Carolina Upstate ...
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Experts warn of heightened fire risks after rare meteorological phenomenon sparks widespread blazes — here's what you need to know
"This means until the green up period arrives ... there will be elevated brush fire risks." Experts warn of heightened fire ...
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Helene debris, climate change make NC fires harder to control
Helene has made preparing for wildfires in western North Carolina — like the Black Cove Complex — more challenging and ...
LIVE UPDATES (March 30): Alarka Five Fire now 37% contained at 1,511 acres
This story will be updated throughout the day as new information about Western North Carolina wildfires becomes ...
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Hidden Dangers of Improper Lithium-Ion Battery Disposal Pose Fire Risk in Raleigh
Disposing of batteries improperly poses fire risks, yet recycling them can reclaim valuable minerals and offer financial ...
Carolinas wildfires battle helped by rain
Wildfires continued to burn Monday in the Carolinas, though a sign of optimism arose with a burning ban lifted in 41 South ...
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Ants march into NC homes each spring. Follow these pest control expert tips to keep them out
Ants are one of the most common household pests in North Carolina. The insects can be a year-round issue, but you’re more ...
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Fire crews battle to contain Rattlesnake Branch fire spreading
CRUSO, N.C. (WNCT) –The Rattlesnake Branch fire that started on Wednesday, Mar. 26, 2025, is quickly spreading due to dry ...
Rain near Western North Carolina mountains expected to help firefighters combat wildfires
Rain over the weekend helped fire crews in the region, and they hope more rain and thunderstorms will suppress wildfires ...
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After surviving Helene, NC restaurant owner lost his beloved cabin in recent wildfires
HENDERSONVILLE, N.C. -- Months ago, a washed-out bridge damaged during Hurricane Helene's flooding temporarily blocked ...
Alerts canceled after rain improves air quality in western NC, officials say
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - The North Carolina Air Quality Forecast (NCDAQ) said moist conditions have significantly improved air quality conditions across western North Carolina. According to ...
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Morning update on the Black Cove Complex in Polk and Henderson counties
Evacuations: Evacuation levels are constantly being assessed based on fire activity. For updated or current evacuation ...