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AccuWeather's 2025 wildfire risk report: Carolinas face major ongoing concerns
AccuWeather warns that heightened wildfire risk in the Carolinas for 2025 will likely continue to increase for years to come.
Asheville Answers: How do firefighters plan to mitigate Helene debris for fire prevention?
In this week's Asheville Answers, a reader asks about fallen timber from Helene that's impacting WNC wildfires. What's the ...
Debris from Hurricane Helene provides fuel for spring wildfires
A wildfire in McDowell County has burned 856 acres. Five structures are under threat, and evacuations remain in place as ...
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Loggers rush to clear Helene-ravaged forests amid wildfire risks
As hurricane recovery continues in western North Carolina, the push to salvage dead trees is in a race against time as ...
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No stranger to wildfires, a Helene-ravaged WNC now faces a complicated future battling them
Tropical Storm Helene left behind so much debris in Western North Carolina, it’s making battling wildfires even more complicated. The debris, including downed trees and river long jams, alter fire ...
‘It’s only going to get worse’: Wildfire risk grows in western North Carolina
After surviving a hurricane, a North Carolina man lost his home to wildfire. His story reveals a growing crisis fueled by climate change, storm debris, and firefighter shortages.
National memorial to honor NC firefighter who died on duty during Hurricane Helene
FAIRVIEW, N.C. — A North Carolina firefighter who died during Hurricane Helene will be honored during the National Fallen ...
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No stranger to wildfires, a Helene-ravaged WNC now faces a complicated future battling them
The debris, including downed trees and river long jams, alter fire behavior, making containment more challenging. While wildfires are a common occurrence in WNC, Helene will continue to affect ...