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 ...
'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.
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.
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 ...
Evacuations continue Saturday from rapidly spreading North Carolina mountain wildfires
Evacuations were ordered for a fire near Bryson City that was only 10% contained, emergency management officials said Friday night.
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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WNC wildfire hopped river in two places: See evacuation readiness map for Polk, Henderson
As of the latest March 24 evening update, maps indicated that one fire in Polk County had hopped the Green River.
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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 ...
Firefighting efforts intensify as Black Cove Fire remains top priority in the United States
Firefighters are battling the Black Cove Complex, the top priority fire in the US, amid warnings of severe conditions.
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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 ...