Crews battle wildfire near NC 9 in Buncombe County; burn ban due to 'extreme' danger
Multiple crews are battling a 15-acre wildfire in the Broad River community while Buncombe County remains under a burn ban ...
Broad River fire reaches 15 acres, 90% containment; burn ban remains in Buncombe County
Firefighter crews continue to make significant progress in containing a multitude of wildfires across Western North Carolina.
Open burn ban issued in Buncombe County due to 'extreme' fire danger
Feb. 27 at 2 p.m., the Buncombe County Fire Marshal's Office has implemented an open burning ban within the county.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park under burn ban; high-risk conditions
Due to continued dry conditions, winds, and high fire danger, the National Park Service is banning all campfires and charcoal ...
Helene debris as kindling: Wildfires burn in WNC: Polk, Nantahala, Pisgah Forest
A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...
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 ...
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Open burn ban in effect in Buncombe County
TODAY’S HIRING EVENT IS FROM 9 A.M. TO 5 P.M., AND BE SURE TO BRING YOUR ID WEAR CLOSED TOED, The Buncombe County Fire Marshal’s Office has issued an open burning ban in effect beginning ...
Crews battle Broad River wildfire along Highway 9
FEB. 28, 2025 - U.S. Forest Service crews battle Broad River wildfire along Highway 9. (WLOS) At this time, homes are ...
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Fire danger remains elevated as wildfires burn thousands of acres across the Carolinas
Wildfires continue to burn across Carolinas, prompting evacuations, an emergency declaration and burn bans as the fire danger remains elevated.