Wildfires grow to hundreds of acres after North Carolina lifts burn ban - Wildfires in the Carolinas have been fueled by dry ...

“However, we are still in the midst of spring wildfire season and our recent wildfire activity, especially in Western North Carolina, is a reminder to remain vigilant about burning safely and ...

High temperatures, strong winds and low humidity are causing a group of wildfires to spread rapidly through western North ...

According to the State Forest Service, burn bans have been lifted across North Carolina. The original mandate went into effect on March 21st due to the hazardous forest fire conditions.

A STATEWIDE BURN IS IN EFFECT IN NORTH CAROLINA BECAUSE OF OUR DRY CONDITIONS FUELING THE WILDFIRES, ALL BURNING PERMITS ARE NOW CANCELED. THIS STATE BAN DOES NOT APPLY TO FIRES STARTED WITHIN ...

THE ENTIRE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA GOES UNDER A BURN BAN IN JUST A FEW MINUTES. AT 8 A.M., THE STATE FOREST SERVICE SAYS THE BAN WILL BE IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. OPEN BURNING INCLUDES ...

NEED TO AVOID. BUT WE BEGIN AT NOON RIGHT NOW WITH THE WILDFIRES IN THE CAROLINAS, THREE FIRES CONTINUE TO BURN IN POLK COUNTY, CAUSING MULTIPLE EVACUATIONS AND EVEN DESTROYING SEVERAL HOMES.

Firefighters continue preparing firebreaks and protecting structures in anticipation of elevated temperatures, high winds and ...