The wildfire in New Jersey had ravaged more than 15,000 acres and was just 50% contained as of Thursday night.

North Carolina communities battle wildfires fueled by Hurricane Helene debris while evacuations, firefighting efforts, and ...

On Thursday, Polk County averaged 428 on the Keetch-Byram Drought Index. That indicates abnormally dry conditions. In late May last year, Polk County Fire Rescue ordered a burn ban when the ...

Polk County and the City of Bartow have partnered to build a $12 million joint-use fire station in North Bartow. The new station will serve nearly 12,000 residents in North Bartow, Highland City ...

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Another 1.5 miles down the road, a gray shade indicates the perimeter of the Deep Woods Fire on the county’s evacuation map ... N.C. Forest Service's Polk County Ranger. “Helene is going to affect ...

Broadway St. The store, with 16 covered gas pumps, is at least the 10 th Wawa in Polk County. Doors will open Wednesday at 8 a.m. Limited-edition T-shirts will be available for the first 100 ...

Wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina have burned over 4,700 acres and destroyed at least five homes. Debris and limited access points from Tropical Storm Helene are hindering firefighting efforts.

Wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina have burned over 4,700 acres and destroyed at least five homes. Debris and limited access points from Tropical Storm Helene are hindering firefighting efforts.

Funding for local projects in Polk County has been delayed due to Congress passing a short-term budget resolution. Local officials say they will seek alternative funding sources to continue their ...