Crews battle wildfire near NC 9 in Buncombe County; burn ban due to 'extreme' danger
Multiple crews are battling a 15-acre wildfire in the Broad River community while Buncombe County remains under a burn ban ...
Broad River fire reaches 15 acres, 90% containment; burn ban remains in Buncombe County
Firefighter crews continue to make significant progress in containing a multitude of wildfires across Western North Carolina.
North Carolina counties face extreme fire danger. Here's a county-by-county list
Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of fires, including the ...
Great Smoky Mountains National Park under burn ban; high-risk conditions
Due to continued dry conditions, winds, and high fire danger, the National Park Service is banning all campfires and charcoal ...
Helene debris as kindling: Wildfires burn in WNC: Polk, Nantahala, Pisgah Forest
A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...
High winds in Western NC increase fire risks, weather service says. 500 acres burning
With multiple wildfires burning throughout Western NC and Upstate SC, the National Weather Service has warned of further ...
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Open burn ban in effect in Buncombe County
TODAY’S HIRING EVENT IS FROM 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M., AND BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID WEAR CLOSED TOED, The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued an open burning ban in effect beginning ...
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Burn ban issued for Benton County
A 24-hour burn ban has been issued for Benton County by the county fire marshal. No outdoor or open burning will be permitted for the duration of the burn ban. Benton County is one of three counties ...