Saluda inn houses Helene survivors, evacuees as firefighters work to tame Polk County fires
A Saluda inn houses Helene survivors, mere miles from where firefighters battle blazes. Some say Helene could impact WNC ...
Over 500 personnel now fighting 'intense' Black Cove Complex fires in WNC
More than 500 personnel from across North Carolina and other states are battling multiple wildfires in the Black Cove Complex ...
'Unprecedented' wildfires in NC: 250 residents evacuate as Helene debris fuels flames
Residents in Polk and Henderson counties continued to evacuate from fires that grew past 6,000 acres on March 26.
Evacuations continue Saturday from rapidly spreading North Carolina mountain wildfires
Three fires that merged to form the Black Cove Complex fire have burned nearly 7,000 acres across two counties, N.C. Forest Service rangers said Friday.
Firefighters gain ground on Black Cove Complex fires with increased containment efforts
More than 500 fire personnel are working the fires in Polk County and are beginning to see increased fire containment percentages on March 28.
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Morning update on the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk and Henderson counties
Black Cove Fire: Currently, the Black Cove Fire is 3,288 acres in size and 17% contained. The fire is burning in timber on state-owned and private land, approximately 2 miles northeast of Saluda, in ...
Wildfires in western North Carolina: Weather conditions, containment updates
The fire was first reported on March 20, caused by a downed power line. North Carolina remains under a statewide burn ban. Governor Josh Stein declared a State of Emergency on March 26 in response to ...
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'Unprecedented' wildfires in NC: 250 residents evacuate as Helene debris fuels flames
POLK COUNTY - Along Glen Echo Lane in Polk County, the smoky wind blew as the Green River Gorge was consumed by two massive, puffy plumes. At around 4 p.m., a barrage of klaxons alerted residents ...