2nd fire breaks out in N.C. county devastated by Hurricane Helene
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane ...
Fire at Weaverville Helene debris site almost out, contractor says
A fire that broke out at a debris site near Weaverville Jan. 15 is almost out, but the investigation around its cause is ...
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Fire at Helene debris collection site near Weaverville could burn for days, chief says
bushes and other organic debris Tropical Storm Helene left behind in its devastating path on Sept. 27. The size of the fire is larger than one Olympic-sized pool In December, the Asheville ...
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Air Quality Alert issued as wildfire smoke impacts Western N.C.
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 200 acres in an area of heavy tree damage from Hurricane Helene. This has lead to higher smoke production that is now impacting air ...
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'Not over it': Mills River firefighters persevere after burned down station and Helene
Mills River Fire & Rescue consists of five paid employees and about 60 volunteers, some of whom come from families that have worked with the department across generations. This small but mighty team ...
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Trump proposes ‘getting rid of FEMA’ while visiting North Carolina
Trump, who also planned to visit wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles later ... Joe Biden for his administration’s response to Hurricane Helene in North Carolina. As he left the White House on Friday ...
'Out of control' wildfire burns 150 acres, causes evacuation order in Old Fort
The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management issued an evacuation order for residents between between 3000-4500 Bat ...