North Carolina, wildfire and Rainfall

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Massive South Carolina wildfire jumps border, spreads into North Carolina
A massive wildfire burning in South Carolina jumped the border Saturday and was spreading Sunday into North Carolina.
Rain brings relief to western North Carolina wildfires
Rain helped cool the Black Cove Complex wildfires, slowing fire activity, but crews remain on alert for new challenges.
Rain near Western North Carolina mountains expected to help firefighters combat wildfires
Rain over the weekend helped fire crews in the region, and they hope more rain and thunderstorms will suppress wildfires further.

North Carolina, burn ban

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North Carolina Forest Service to lift burn ban for all counties
The burn ban in North Carolina is set to be lifted on Wednesday at 8 a.m. It went into effect on March 21 due to hazardous forest fire conditions. There are still several wildfires burning in North Carolina, including three in Polk County. So far, those fires have burned more than 75,000 acres.
North Carolina to lift statewide burn ban
NORTH CAROLINA, USA — Officials in North Carolina will lift the statewide burn ban for all counties on Wednesday. The North Carolina Forest Service announced that the ban will be lifted at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2. Officials say rain and improved weather conditions led to the decision to lift the ban.
Statewide burn ban expected to be lifted for all NC counties as fire conditions improve
On Wednesday, April 2, the ban on open burnings will be lifted for all North Carolina counties, starting at 8 a.m.
Helene forced a North Carolina restaurant owner to leave his home. He just lost his ‘Cabin of Hope’ in recent wildfires
Months ago, a washed-out bridge damaged during Hurricane Helene’s flooding temporarily blocked Matthew Rogers from returning ...
Blaze scorching western North Carolina is now 'highest priority fire in the US'
Firefighters continue preparing firebreaks and protecting structures in anticipation of elevated temperatures, high winds and ...
Cigarettes caused South Carolina's Table Rock Fire, forestry commission says
Three South Carolina men and a juvenile were charged with a misdemeanor Tuesday after authorities said their failure to ...
Forecasted rain will help contain raging wildfires in western North Carolina
Over 7,000 acres are burning in Black Cove and Deep Woods fires in Henderson and Polk counties. The Black Cove fire is 23% ...
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, where ...
First rain and then fire chase people from their homes in North and South Carolina
At least a half-dozen large wildfires continue to burn in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina and North Carolina.
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North, South Carolina Wildfire Map Shows Blazes Spread to 6,000 Acres
At least eight active wildfires are burning across both states on Monday, some of which have prompted evacuations.
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Fire ant season expected to keep pest companies busy in NC
Red and black fire ants are common in NC and can cause anaphylactic shock especially for vulnerable kids, elderly, and pets.