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Wildfire destroyed Altadena's water system. Now residents face $3,000 surcharges or shutoffs

"We recognize that the imposition of this flat fixed fee may have economic consequences for some of you." ...

Helene debris heightens wildfire threat as NC Gov. Stein seeks $17M in aid

After Helene tore through western North Carolina, state leaders say the storm’s aftermath is now fueling another growing ...
Chapelboro

Brush Fire Contained, But Still Burning in Carolina North Forest; Officials Warn of Smoky Conditions

Chapel Hill Fire and Rescue crews responded to a brush fire in the area of Seawell Elementary School on Wednesday afternoon ...

Wildfire burning near Linville Gorge in North Carolina in Pisgah National Forest

A wildfire is burning near Linville Gorge in the Pisgah National Forest.
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Burn ban lifted in most North Carolina counties, but officials say wildfire risk remains

The statewide burn ban in North Carolina is beginning to ease, but officials say not all areas are in the clear as dry conditions persist. The North Carolina Forest Service has lifted burn ...
Fox Carolina

Wildfire that spread from Spartanburg County into Western NC contained, officials say

SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The Chesnee-Community Fire Department responded to a wildfire that has spread into North Carolina, according to officials. As of 1 a.m. Tuesday, the ...
WFMY News2

76-acre wildfire in Avery County 90% contained, officials say

AVERY COUNTY, N.C. — Crews continue to battle a massive wildfire in Avery County that's now mapped at over 70 acres. Multiple agencies have been on the scene since the fire sparked along U.S. Highway ...
WFMY News2

Drought is now the worst for North Carolina in nearly 20 years; rain is needed

GREENSBORO, N.C. — North Carolina’s ongoing dry stretch is no longer just a lingering weather story. It is rapidly evolving into one of the most significant droughts the state has seen in 15 to 20 ...