Nearly every North Carolina wildfire caused by people, researchers say
Fuel for a wildfire is any kind of flammable material, like trees, dry brush and even homes. According to North Carolina ...
NC lawmakers unveil latest $500 million Helene plan, with billions in damage estimated
Release of this bill follows Gov. Josh Stein’s request for $1 billion in Helene storm recovery money, which he wants the ...
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North Fork Fire in Western North Carolina at 90% containment, emergency officials say
A McDowell County wildfire was 90% contained by Wednesday morning, one week after it was first reported. The North Fork Fire ...
Fatal North Carolina house fire was caused by overloaded surge protector
A man died after his Goldsboro home was damaged by a fire Tuesday morning, officials said. The fire was reported just after 6 ...
Climate disasters lead to billions in insurance losses. Could they trigger a financial crisis?
In addition to causing widespread destruction, climate disasters are battering insurance companies. As premiums rise and some regions become uninsurable, it could have a cascading effect that could ...
Buncombe County wildfire now 100% contained after burning 11 acres
Officials said the fire, which burned about 11 acres off Peepeye Cove Road in Leicster, is now 100% contained.
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Buncombe Co. wildfire now 100% contained
Multiple firefighting crews are working to put out a wildfire that started Tuesday in Leicester. According to Buncombe County ...
Southern California faces extended stretch of heightened wildfire dangers
Southern California faces an increased wildfire threat that is expected to last through most of 2025. While fire activity ...
North Fork wildfire in McDowell County reaches 80% containment, still under investigation
MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. (WLOS) — We have an update on a McDowell County wildfire burning since last week. The U.S. Forest ...