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 ...
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 ...
Increased fire danger continues Monday. Here's what you need to know
The National Weather Service says western North Carolina will experience increased fire danger until Monday evening following ...
Polk County NC wildfire grows to 600 acres amid high winds, dry conditions: what to know
Under extremely dry conditions, a Polk County wildfire spread another 100 acres March 3, burning at 593 acres with crews ...
Map shows over 170 fires burning across the Carolinas
Around 175 fires in South Carolina charred a combined 4,200 acres in Horry, Pickens, Oconee, Spartanburg and Union counties.
Melrose fire in Polk County between 400-500 acres, 0% contained; evacuations ordered
The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday morning, according ...