North Carolina, Wildfire

Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene
The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
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Wildfire prompts evacuation orders for some residents in western North Carolina
OLD FORT, N.C. (WTVD) -- A wildfire in western North Carolina has prompted evacuations for some residents in McDowell County. According to authorities, the fire, which is currently 0% contained, was started after a tree fell on a power line.
Wanted man from Oregon captured in Western North Carolina, officials say
Authorities captured a wanted man from Oregon in Western North Carolina. On Monday, the Clayton Police Department and Macon County Sheriff's Office asked residents to be on the lookout for a wanted person, who has ties to the Franklin, North Carolina, and Hiawassee and Carrollton, Georgia, areas.
Wind advisory for Western North Carolina for Wednesday, according to the NWS
On Tuesday at 2:34 p.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a wind advisory valid for Wednesday between midnight and 6 p.m. The advisory is for Caldwell Mountains, Burke Mountains and McDowell Mountains.
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge that Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding that resulted, officials have warned in recent weeks about elevated risks of wildfire.
Search for animal cruelty suspect ends in Western North Carolina
Deputies in Rutherford County, North Carolina, arrested a man who is accused of animal cruelty. On Jan. 12, the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office was made aware of possible abandoned dogs at a home within the county. Multiple dogs were seized and transported by Rutherford County Animal Control after a search warrant was conducted.
Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town after wildfire starts
Evacuations are in place for people living along several roads in Old Fort, North Carolina, due to a fire known as the Crooked Creek Fire. the fire is estimated to be 150 acres and 0% contained, according to McDowell Emergency Management.
Wildfire erupts in western North Carolina
As parts of western North Carolina are still devastated from Helene, a wildfire erupted on Wednesday near Black Mountain and Old Fort.
Heavy Winds With Gusts of Up to 50 mph Expected in North Carolina
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UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
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UPDATE: Western North Carolina under a wind advisory Tuesday afternoon, according to the NWS
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FEMA homes sit unoccupied despite urgent need for housing in western North Carolina
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Federal money for housing in western NC could be delayed until fall, top Helene officials warn
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Special weather statement for Western North Carolina until Monday morning, according to the NWS
The NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a special weather statement at 6:05 a.m. on Monday in effect until 10 a.m. The alert ...
President Trump signs executive order to fast-track road repairs in western North Carolina
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Duke Energy launches $500K grant program for long-term recovery in western North Carolina
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