Buncombe burn ban extended due to 'extreme fire danger': what to know
An open burn ban in Buncombe County has been extended due to extreme fire danger conditions forecast for the next several ...
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Buncombe County Fire Marshal extends open burn ban
The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has extended an open burn ban through Friday, March 7 at 9 a.m. due to forecasted extreme fire danger conditions including low humidity and strong winds. The ...
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Statewide burning ban continues in South Carolina
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a statewide burning ban due to dangerous wildfire conditions, with failure to comply resulting in fines and/or jail time.
Polk County wildfires 63% contained, residents relieved as crews work tirelessly
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — In Polk County, the wildfires along US-176 are at 63% containment after Monday, March 3. That comes as a relief to many throughout Saluda and Tryon. There was still fear ...
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Woman arrested for stabbing another woman in the face at gas station, deputies say
A woman is facing charges after deputies said she stabbed another woman in the face at a gas station. The Buncombe County ...
High winds in Western NC increase fire risks, weather service says. 500 acres burning
With multiple wildfires burning throughout Western NC and Upstate SC, the National Weather Service has warned of further ...
North Carolina counties face extreme fire danger. Here's a county-by-county list
Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of fires, including the ...
Wildfires in Western NC: See our interactive map
With much of Western North Carolina under abnormally dry conditions, wildfires are burning in the region. The largest fire in WNC is a nearly 500-acre blaze in Polk County that has required ...