Carolina fires updates: Officials warn containment may take days as new wildfire erupts in North Carolina
Officials warn containment may take days as new wildfire erupts in North Carolina - Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire ...
Melrose fire in Polk County spreads to 593 acres with 63% containment
A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as ...
‘Several hundred’ evacuated as rapid wildfire consumes some 500 acres in western NC
Tryon in western North Carolina has been forced to evacuate residents from as many as 200 structures due to a “rapidly ...
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 ...
Melrose fire in Polk County between 400-500 acres, 0% contained; evacuations ordered
The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday, according to the ...
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Wildfire in Polk County continues some residents advised to flee their homes
Firefighters in Polk County are continuing to battle a 400-acre wildfire that is only about 30% contained. Any residents have ...
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Burn ban issued for Polk County due to 'extremely dangerous fire conditions,' fire marshal's office says
An open burning ban has been issued in Polk County, according to the Polk County Fire Marshal's Office. Effective Sunday at 3 p.m., officials said the ban is in accordance with the North Carolina Fire ...