Helene is the seventh costliest U.S. hurricane, with damages amounting to an estimated $78.7 billion (UGA calculated ...

"Excessive storm debris and timber damage from Hurricane Helene has created many challenges for firefighting efforts," the Friday update said. "One factor is the loss (of) tree canopy. More ground ...

Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene fueled wildfires in North Carolina and South ... according to the forest service. Officials released maps Tuesday that show evacuation zones ...