North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need more money.
Wildfires break out in western North Carolina near towns harmed by Hurricane Helene
Wildfires broke out in western North Carolina this week near towns that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. Two fires broke out Wednesday afternoon just north of Marion, North Carolina, according to the New York Post .
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
Drone video shows Helene-ravaged town burning as crews work to contain wildfires in North Carolina
Nighttime drone footage shows a wildfire glowing in neon orange as it burned on a mountainside near Old Fort, North Carolina, on Wednesday,
‘Leave immediately’: Evacuations ordered for ‘out of control’ wildfire in western North Carolina
An “out of control” wildfire burning in western North Carolina is forcing residents to evacuate from their homes on Wednesday, according to the McDowell County officials.
Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
2nd fire breaks out in N.C. county devastated by Hurricane Helene
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
Two wildfires burn in mountains of Helene-damaged North Carolina
Evacuation orders because of wildfires have ended in the North Carolina mountains where Hurricane Helene did damage 18 weeks ago.
Downed power line during high winds erupts wildfires in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina
At least three wildfires have ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. As of Thursday, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 220 acres and is now 55% contained.
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Wildfire gets within 50 feet of house, forces sisters out of western North Carolina home
Many people were forced out of their homes this week after a wildfire broke out in western North Carolina. The first of three ...
Heavy Winds With Gusts of Up to 50 mph Expected in North Carolina
A Wind Advisory has been issued for parts of western North Carolina as gusty winds of up to 50 mph are expected to impact the ...
Why Is ReBuild NC involved in disaster management in western North Carolina?
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Burgaw Mayor to speak with Western North Carolina officials about flooding
Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson will speak Thursday night to other mayors and local officials about her experience dealing with recent flooding in eastern North Carolina.
UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
On Wednesday at 4:07 a.m. the NWS Blacksburg VA issued an updated wind advisory. The advisory is for Ashe, Alleghany, Surry, ...
Update: Wind advisory for 3 Massachusetts counties until 1 a.m. Thursday
On Wednesday at 3:32 p.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated wind advisory in effect until Thursday at 1 a.m. for ...