This story will be updated throughout the day as new information about Western North Carolina wildfires becomes available.

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The Black Cove Fire is moving into Henderson County along Big Hungry Creek Road where firefighters are attempting to slow the ...

UPDATE: The Georgia Forestry Commission reports that the 15 acre fire has been fully contained. The Hart County Sheriff's ...