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‘On our own little island’: Wildfire weariness sets in for Carolina Forest residents
Monday officially marked Day 31 of the Covington Drive blaze that has filled the skies of Carolina Forest with smoke. “I ...
Carolina Forest wildfire reaches 90% containment, forestry commission says
The Covington Drive fire in Carolina Forest has now reached 90% containment, according to the South Carolina Forestry ...
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Statewide open burning ban lifted, wildfire threat persists
From SamWalkerOBXNews.com State forestry officials have lifted an open burning ban across North Carolina thanks to recent ...
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Grassfire erupts on Taal Volcano island—Phivolcs
A grassfire is currently spreading on the southwest portion of Taal Volcano Island, directly affecting the Binintiang Munti ...
UPDATE: Weather alert issued for fire danger in Eastern North Carolina until Thursday evening
The NWS Newport/Morehead City NC issued an updated weather alert at 3:31 a.m. on Thursday for fire danger until 8 p.m. The ...
Wildfires continue to burn in North Carolina, South Carolina: See map
Wildfires in the Carolinas have taken over 10,000 acres and more evacuations, according to officials. In the Carolinas, wildfires have set 14,068.9 acres ablaze, according to the South Carolina ...
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It’s fire season: Here’s why and how state forest rangers conduct prescribed burns
The State Department of Environmental Conservation plans to conduct prescribed burns on certain DEC-managed lands in Suffolk County between now and early May.