The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last September.
As fires rage on in the western side of the U.S., North Carolina officials are encouraging residents to check the fire danger map and double-check safe burning practices. For the latest news ...
According to the North Carolina Forest Service's wildfire map, the fire is about 4 acres in size and 100% contained. Officials advise that all outdoor burning be halted on Wednesday due to high ...
A second wildfire has erupted in western North Carolina's McDowell County, an area that was ravaged by Hurricane Helene just four months ago, nearly to the day, officials said. The fire ...