As hurricane recovery continues in western North Carolina, the push to salvage dead trees is in a race against time as ...

A wildfire in McDowell County has burned 856 acres. Five structures are under threat, and evacuations remain in place as ...

Lake Lure Fire Chief / Emergency Mgmt. Director Dustin Waycaster speaks to the Asheville Citizen Times in the bed of the Broad River behind the Geneva Riverside Lodging and Tiki Bar & Grill, April 2, ...

After surviving a hurricane, a North Carolina man lost his home to wildfire. His story reveals a growing crisis fueled by climate change, storm debris, and firefighter shortages.

Tropical Storm Helene left behind so much debris in Western North Carolina, it’s making battling wildfires even more complicated. The debris, including downed trees and river long jams, alter fire ...

But this year, dry and windy conditions and debris from Hurricane Helene and other storms have contributed an above-normal wildfire risk. And as parts of the Southeast experience rapid population ...

The debris, including downed trees and river long jams, alter fire behavior, making containment more challenging. While wildfires are a common occurrence in WNC, Helene will continue to affect ...