Happy Wednesday, high pressure builds back in and winds shift out of the southwest. That’s going to bring a big warm-up, with afternoon highs climbing back into the mid to upper 80s through the end of the week.
“I think the reality is, many folks don’t understand how much work is ahead of us," says William Carpenter, executive director of the Valley Hope Foundation.
Code Purple air quality alert issued for Transylvania County Thursday with officials urging residents to avoid outdoor activities as wildfire smoke blankets the region.
Together, the blazes are known as the Black Cove Complex fires - but to the residents of Polk and Henderson counties, it’s yet another tragedy as they pick up the pieces Hurricane Helene left just six months ago.
The Table Rock Fire in South Carolina nearly doubled in size on Wednesday growing to 4,556 acres.
Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene are fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina
As of 9 PM Saturday, the fire has scorched over 180 acres in the Triple community north of downtown Valdese.
A Red Flag Warning is in effect across parts of the Carolinas on Saturday as critical fire weather conditions move in.
Due to an increased fire risk, the North Carolina Forest Service has issued a burn ban for all counties in North Carolina.
