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The North Carolina Forest Service has shared what it called a "final update" on the Black Cove Complex.The total size of the ...
More than 500 fire personnel are working the fires in Polk County and are beginning to see increased fire containment ...
The North Carolina Department of Agriculture (NCDA) has shared the latest information on the Black Cove Complex in Polk and ...
Amid staffing shortages at N.C. Forest Service, inmate firefighters in a state program are battling more WNC wildfires.
Firefighting efforts continue across western North Carolina as crews battle multiple wildfires, including the Black Cove ...
On Sunday, officials said there was reduced fire behavior due to minimal winds and high humidity caused by the expected rain.
Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Black Cove Complex fires as cold and wet conditions moved back into the area Wednesday. Precipitation has played a key role in helping firefighters ...
At least a half-dozen large wildfires continue to burn in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina and North Carolina.
Fire crews will continue to patrol and mop-up along the fire perimeter. 5 p.m.: Black Cove Fire reaches 93% containment Rain ...
Meanwhile, containment is increasing on the other Black Cove Complex fires. As of 7 p.m. Saturday, there were 493 personnel assigned to the Black Cove Complex with more resources set to arrive. Crews ...
From this vantage point, Bill Wilson watches as Chinook helicopters, spotter planes and air tankers launch an aerial fight ...
Rain over the weekend helped fire crews in the region, and they hope more rain and thunderstorms will suppress wildfires ...