Gov. Stein issued State of Emergency as wildfires continue in WNC
Governor Josh Stein issued a State of Emergency to expand the state’s capacity to respond to wildfires burning in western North Carolina.
State of emergency declared due to WNC wildfires, governor urges caution
Governor Josh Stein has issued a state of emergency in response to wildfires burning in western North Carolina.
Where are the wildfires in North Carolina? Map, locations, and evacuation updates
The Black Cove Fire has burned 3,000 acres, the Deep Woods Fire 3,231 acres and Fish Hook Fire 199 acres. A new blaze, the Rattlesnake Branch Fire, has started.
Gov. Stein's program could help repair thousands of bridges in WNC
The governor's office said 8,000 private roads and bridges still need to be repaired in Western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene hit six months ago.
Firefighters make progress on containing Carolinas wildfires but warn danger persists
Firefighters announced progress Wednesday night on containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the North Carolina ...