Crews continue battling wildfires in Polk County
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Polk County NC wildfire grows to 600 acres amid high winds, dry conditions: what to know
Under extremely dry conditions, a Polk County wildfire spread another 100 acres March 3, burning at 593 acres with crews ...
Melrose fire in Polk County spreads to 593 acres with 60% containment
A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as ...
Fire crews in North and South Carolina battle flames that sparked over the weekend
Spartanburg and Greenville fire crews help contain blazes in heavily forested areas of Polk County near Landrum, where close ...
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High winds, Helene debris exacerbate wildfires in WNC
The largest wildfire in WNC is only 30% contained as of Monday afternoon. Officials are hopeful rain and less wind will help ...
Residents asked to evacuate as Polk County wildfire continues
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WBTV) - Firefighters in Polk County are continuing to battle a 400-acre wildfire that is only about 30% contained. Residents have been encouraged to evacuate their homes until the ...
Firefighters warn of heightened wildfire risk in Carolinas
Debris from Hurricane Helene is contributing to the risk, as fallen trees create obstacles that rangers must navigate ...
Carolina fires updates: Officials warn containment may take days as new wildfire erupts in North Carolina
Officials warn containment may take days as new wildfire erupts in North Carolina - Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire ...
Wildfires Continue to Burn in the Carolinas, Prompting Evacuations
The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near ...
Lighter winds help crews fighting wildfires in North Carolina, South Carolina
Lighter winds Monday helped crews in South Carolina and North Carolina battle wildfires that caused evacuations and threatened hundreds of homes over the weekend. Hundreds of ...
What we know so far about the wildfires raging across the Carolinas
Firefighters are battling blazes in North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia, and officials stress that residents should avoid starting any new fires.