Wildfires threaten North Carolina and South Carolina areas still recovering from hurricane

Wildfires scorch nearly 15,000 acres in Carolinas as states of emergency broadened, evacuations mandated

The fight against destructive wildfires tearing through North Carolina and South Carolina is being significantly hampered by Hurricane Helene's lingering devastation, officials revealed.

More evacuations as wildfires burn in the Carolinas. Forecasts aren't encouraging for firefighters

More people have been asked to leave their homes in the North Carolina and South Carolina mountains as wildfires spread and the forecast for the rest of the week isn't encouraging

More than 8 million under red flag warnings as wildfires still rage in the Carolinas

More than 8 million people are under red flag warnings Wednesday, as firefighters continue to fight wildfires in the Carolinas.

Wildfires threaten North Carolina and South Carolina areas still recovering from hurricane

Fires fueled by wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene, which struck in September, creating ‘ongoing crisis’Wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where evacuation orders were in effect, were being fueled by dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene.Mandatory evacuations were in effect for 146 properties in rural Polk county on Tuesday, about 80 miles (129km) west of Charlotte, North Carolina. Continue reading...

N.C. forest reports 0% containment of 85-acre fire, evacuations in Bryson City

On Alarka Road in Bryson City, N.C., there is an 85-acre fire at 0% containment, according to the N.C. Forest Service map.

News Bulletin : Large Wildfire Now Burning In Afton Near Blue Ridge Parkway (Updated 4:50 PM) - Blue Ridge Life Magazine

Afton / Greenfield Nelson County, Virginia By Tommy Stafford Above a water support helicopter is seen gathering water from a pond near Cherry Grove Lane in Afton where a large wildfire is burning. Thursday – March 27, 2025 3:37 PM – Helicopters preparing to begin dropping water on the fires. 3:17 PM Helicopters heard […]