Melrose fire in Polk County spreads to 593 acres with 60% containment
A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as ...
Smokey haze still blankets parts of the Carolinas as crews battle dozens of wildfires
Even as conditions improved, heavy smoke persisted Monday across the Carolinas as firefighters battle wildfires scorching ...
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 ...
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High winds, Helene debris exacerbate wildfires in WNC
The largest wildfire in WNC is only 30% contained as of Monday afternoon. Officials are hopeful rain and less wind will help ...
Wildfires in the Upstate, South Carolina: See our interactive map
With dry conditions across the Carolinas creating tinderbox conditions, wildfires are burning in the region. The largest fire ...
Wildfires Continue to Burn in the Carolinas, Prompting Evacuations
The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near ...
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 ...
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Evacuations ordered as wildfires erupt across Carolinas
Multiple brush fires ignited across central North Carolina on Saturday, keeping fire crews busy. At least one fire-related death was reported. First responders in Durham, Raleigh, Harnett County and ...
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Wildfires erupt across the Carolinas, prompting evacuations
A fast-moving brush fire Saturday ignited just after 2 p.m. and grew overnight, threatening the towns of Melrose, Tryon and Salud/ ...