From timber to tinder: NC forestry officials worry about growing fire dangers, fewer workers

Forestry officials and the state fire marshal warned legislators that North Carolina needs to be much better prepared to ...

'We are not prepared' | Fire leaders warn North Carolina faces growing wildfire threat

Rising fire numbers and damage left behind by Hurricane Helene are creating new challenges for crews across the state.
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NC state fire officials: 'We are not prepared' for post-Helene wildfire risk

North Carolina's Forest Service is having a hard time retaining firefighters, even as incidents of wildfires climb across the state. Helene damaged more than 800,000 acres of forest.

Fire In Charlotte? Smoke Advisory Issued As Haze Spreads Near Forest Areas In North Carolina

Smoke and haze across Charlotte on Thursday came from several controlled burns in nearby forests and counties. The US Forest ...
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North Carolina releases 2025 Fire Fatality Report as 2026 deaths already on rise

The North Carolina Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has released its finalized 2025 Fire Fatality Report, and the numbers ...
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PHOTOS: 256-acre wildfire near Appalachian Trail in western North Carolina now 100% contained

MACON COUNTY, N.C. (WNCN) – Firefighters and emergency crews spent days working to suppress a massive wildfire that grew to over 250 acres in western North Carolina. The wildfire, known as the ...

Forest Service remains at scene of wildfire in Buncombe County

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Fire deaths in North Carolina rise to 30 as officials stress smoke alarm safety

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. North Carolina fire officials say fire-related deaths have risen to 30 this year after recent fatal fires. Valerie Bertinelli says ...