New wildfires ignite in western North Carolina forest amid worsening drought

Fire crews are battling two new active wildfires in the Nantahala National Forest amid worsening dry conditions across the ...

Widespread drought, wildfire risk continues across North Carolina

The Piedmont Triad remains under a highly elevated risk of wildfires due to dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds.

Smoke from South Carolina wildfire drifts into Eastern North Carolina

MARION COUNTY, S.C. — Smoke from a wildfire in northeastern South Carolina drifted into Horry County and parts of Eastern ...

Fire restrictions continue for national parks amid statewide burn ban

The National Forest Service said Sunday that fire restrictions are in place on all four National Forests in North Carolina.

North Carolina wildfire burn ban continues as 554 fires scorch 2,200 acres

More than 550 wildfires have burned across North Carolina since a statewide burn ban took effect March 28, state forestry ...

North Carolina burn ban affects Triad events as wildfire risk grows; violations can bring fines

North Carolina’s statewide burn ban remains in effect amid severe drought and ongoing wildfire activity. Official warn ...
WUNC

Climate change is stamping out North Carolina’s best defense against wildfires

State agencies, private landowners and tribes can preempt wildfires by conducting controlled burns. But these controlled ...
WSPA

Multiple wildfires burning in western North Carolina

Since Monday, the fire burning in the Pisgah National Forest has burned 350 acres. The fire is located along N.C. 197, about a mile north of Poplar in the Appalachian Ranger District. The blaze is 80% ...