Opinion: People living near Eastern forests must prepare for wildfire risk after Helene
Tropical Storm Helene left lots of vegetation in its wake that will contribute to future wildfires. Now is the time to focus ...
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Wildfire season is here. Helene and DOGE could make it worse.
Like a scythe-wielding giant, Tropical Storm Helene felled hundreds of acres of woodlands that surround them. Last month, a ...
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‘Significant’ spring wildfire risk in southeast US, driven by hurricane damage and drought
Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina all have significant wildfire potential March through June, the NIFC said. Hurricanes ...
Wildfires Are One of Hurricane Helene’s Lasting Legacies
A number of fires broke out in the Southeastern US last week. Hurricane-downed trees may have helped fuel the flames, experts ...
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Helene recovery: FEMA extension, free legal services, approaching deadlines, more
County briefings go live on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. The March 12 briefing offered a calendar of deadlines, info on a cemetery ...
Attorney of Carolina Forest woman accused of sparking wildfire speaks out
The attorney representing a woman accused of sparking the Carolina Forest wildfire has come forward for the first time.
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Helene downed millions of trees. Some landowners are racing to burn debris before wildfires strike
Helene has changed the landscape in western North Carolina for years to come and raised interest among private landowners in ...
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Helene recovery: FEMA extension, free legal services, approaching deadlines, more
The Buncombe Call Center at 828-250-6100 is open Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m., for any Helene-related questions. Along with warm temperatures in the WNC area, fire danger is expected to increase ...