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 ...
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by Hurricane Helene
Dry weather, strong winds, and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene have sparked wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina, prompting evacuation orders this week ...
Wildfires In The Carolinas Fueled By Drought, Wind And Fallen Trees From Hurricane Helene
"Helene just dropped tons of fuel on the ground," one expert said. “Then these flash droughts allow that fuel to dry out very ...
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North Carolina sees larger wildfires, officials point to damage from Hurricane Helene
Due to Hurricane Helene, the environmental landscape has been radically changed, Dossett said. He said the storm caused major ...
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Wildfires Ravage the Carolinas Amid Drought and Storm Debris
Wildfires ravage the Carolinas as a severe disaster unfolds, driven by lingering effects from Hurricane Helene last September ...
Polk County wildfire crews ready to take advantage of weekend weather
"As far as these fires go, this is very good," said Terry Lebo, incident meteorologist for the National Weather Service.
Local businesses rally to feed firefighters as Polk County fires prompt evacuations
Three fires continued to burn throughout Polk County on Saturday with little signs of slowing down. Those from the NC Forest ...