North Fork wildfire now 60% contained in western North Carolina
NEBO, N.C. (WTVD) -- Thanks to rain the North Fork Fire in western North Carolina is now 60% contained at over 600 acres. According to McDowell County Emergency Management, the wildfire is burning in areas of heavy damage from Hurricane Helene near the Woodlawn community.
What does western North Carolina look like 4 months after Hurricane Helene?
FOX Weather’s Brandy Campbell is in Chimney Rock, North Carolina where volunteers are arriving from all over the country to help the region post-Hurricane Helene.
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
Two wildfires burn in mountains of Helene-damaged North Carolina
Evacuation orders because of wildfires have ended in the North Carolina mountains where Hurricane Helene did damage 18 weeks ago.
Wildfires rage in North Carolina
Wildfires sparked in western North Carolina in one of the hardest hit areas from Hurricane Helene.
Wildfire Threat Could Burn Helene-Hit North Carolina Communities Off the Map
Months of neglect from federal officials threatened to combine the worst elements of two recent major disasters. Fortunately, residents in western North Carolina, a region ravaged by Hurricane Helene in September and then largely ignored by former President Joe Biden's Federal Emergency Management Agency for months thereafter,
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.
Wildfire burns in North Carolina towns devastated by Helene
At least three wildfires ignited on Wednesday near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. The largest of the fires was estimated to have consumed 220 acres near the town of Marion and forced evacuations.
Governor Stein to reveal recovery budget Monday as Western NC struggles post-storm
Gov. Josh Stein is expected to announce his proposed budget Monday to fund recovery efforts in Western North Carolina. Many ...
UPDATE: Western North Carolina under a wind advisory until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
On Tuesday at 3:20 a.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a wind advisory. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts of ...
Heavy Winds With Gusts of Up to 50 mph Expected in North Carolina
A Wind Advisory has been issued for parts of western North Carolina as gusty winds of up to 50 mph are expected to impact the ...
Why Is ReBuild NC involved in disaster management in western North Carolina?
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Air quality alert issued by the NWS for Western North Carolina Friday
An air quality alert was issued on Thursday at 3:31 p.m. in effect until Friday at 7:15 a.m. The alert is for Burke Mountains ...
Governor Stein reveals $30M grant program to help small businesses in western North Carolina
More relief will soon be on the way to small businesses in Western North Carolina. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein ...
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Western North Carolina Small Businesses to Receive $30M in Grants Post-Hurricane Helene, Announces Governor Stein
Governor Stein of North Carolina announced a $30 million grant to aid small businesses affected by Hurricane Helene.
Trump to visit western North Carolina in first week back in office
President Donald Trump mentioned storm-damaged western North Carolina during his inaugural address Monday. President Donald ...
President Donald Trump arrives in western North Carolina to visit areas hit by Helene
He will be in the western part of the state to survey damage and get a firsthand look at the progress being made from ...
Legendary UNC coach Roy Williams helps erase $10 million in debt for western NC families
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Legendary North Carolina Tar Heels basketball coach Roy Williams and Verizon teamed up to help erase $10 million in consumer debt for western North Carolina families impacted by ...