Order byBest matchMost fresh

north carolina, Wildfires and Hurricane Helene

Digest more
Top News
Overview
USA TODAY |
Wildfires continued to rage on in the Carolinas on Friday, burning through more than 17,000 acres this week.
Time |
More than 12,000 acres have burned in North and South Carolina as wildfires continue to rage through the states’ western region.

Read more on News Digest

Wildfires in the Carolinas, fueled by Hurricane Helene debris, rage on: See map
The Black Cove Fire is the top priority in the U.S. right now, and red flag warnings are in place. See maps of wildfires in North and South Carolina.
North and South Carolina Wildfires Fueled by Drought, Wind, and Fallen Trees From Hurricane Helene
The weather over the next few days remains concerning,” the forestry commission said, amid ongoing evacuation orders.
At least 11 homes destroyed in North Carolina wildfires, officials say
Three stubborn North Carolina wildfires burning for nearly a week in the same county continue to give firefighters a tough time, officials said.
How to Help Victims of the Carolina Wildfires
The wildfires come as many continue to recover from the devastation caused by Hurricane Helene just six months ago.
South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes
A large wildfire in the South Carolina mountains has doubled in size on each of the last three days. But fire crews have been able to keep the blaze away from structures. Firefighters battling the Table Rock Mountain fire have concentrated on saving lives and property by digging fire breaks that push the blaze north through undeveloped land on the Pickens County ridges near the North Carolina state line,
Firefighters make progress on containing Carolinas wildfires but warn danger persists
Firefighters announced progress Wednesday night on containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the North Carolina mountains, but warned that fire danger remained from dry and windy conditions
Courthouse News Service30m
Conservationists sue Trump over new logging in North Carolina forests
Conservationists say a new management plan will dramatically increase logging in national forests that have already been thinned out by Hurricane Helene.
Drought, wind, and debris from recent hurricanes are stoking fires across the US
Some 14,800 wildfires have burned 1,105 square miles so far this year — well above the 10-year average, according to data released Friday by the National Interagency Fire Center. Most devastating were the Los Angeles wildfires in January, fueled by dry vegetation and howling winds, that destroyed entire neighborhoods.
First rain and then fire chase people from their homes in North and South Carolina
When Nicole Taylor and moved to a new home in the South Carolina mountains six months ago, the gorgeous views were the clincher. She ended up with a porch-side seat to one of at least a half dozen
United States Army1h
Your Army, here for you: Corps of Engineers senior enlisted leader sees progress in Hurricane Helene recovery
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Command Sergeant Major Douglas W. Galick visited western North Carolina March 26 to 27 to witness firsthand the ongoing
Twin Cities college students help small town in North Carolina rebuild after Hurricane Helene: "This isn't going to be the end of the story"
Eleven college students from Bethel University in Minnesota ditched their traditional spring break trips to a North Carolina community in crisis.
Explore more
Western North Carolina business owners reflect, reopen 6 months after Hurricane Helene
Lindsey Kulp’s downtown Lansing store is full of familiar sounds once again: the front door opening, friends greeting her and ringing people up at the register.  Six
E&E News3h
Enviros sue over logging in hurricane-ravaged North Carolina
The groups said the Forest Service plan’s flaws — including clear-cutting for timber — are magnified by the damage from Hurricane Helene.
North Carolina resident supports ending FEMA six months after Hurricane Helene: 'Tragedy is ongoing'
Hurricane Helene survivor Mona Roper explains the ongoing needs of North Carolina residents and voices support for ending FEMA, arguing the system is flawed and ultimately causing more harm to Americans.
NCDOT makes significant progress in Hurricane Helene recovery
NCDOT says they have reopened 90 percent of the roads damaged by the hurricane, repaired 270 bridges and 870 culverts and reopened Interstate 40 connecting North Carolina and Tennessee.
Hoodline9h
North Carolina Governor Stein Honors Victims and Heroes of Hurricane Helene, Pledges Ongoing Support for Western NC Recovery
Governor Stein honors the 106 victims of Hurricane Helene on a visit and commits to rebuilding western North Carolina with a $1.4 billion Action Plan and $524 million in Disaster Recovery Act funds.
Feedback