Rain wasn’t enough to extinguish the fire, and flames continued “in areas of extreme hurricane damage,” U.S. Forest Service officials said.

"Over the decades, thousands of residents from Five Points, Montford and beyond have enjoyed this forest as a local green reprieve from our urban stressors." ...

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The fire is burning in areas of heavy damage from Hurricane Helene near the Woodlawn Community in McDowell County. The fire is located on Graveyard Mountain, east of U.S. Highway 221 North and south ...