Wildfires grow to hundreds of acres after North Carolina lifts burn ban - Wildfires in the Carolinas have been fueled by dry ...

Federal officials say two wildfires spreading in western North Carolina have burned more than 2 square miles of wooded area.

Volunteers, scientists, and hikers are asking for transparency in a process they say could prioritize profit over ecosystems.

Extensive personnel shortages at the NC Forest Service hampered the agency’s ability to manage the wildfires that raged in ...

“In my career, 20-year career, this is the most fuel I’ve seen on the ground,” North Carolina Forest Service spokesperson Jeremy Waldrop told WLOS, describing the large number of leaves and ...

Blue ghost fireflies will soon light up the mountains of western North Carolina and FIND Outdoors is once again offering fans ...

Part of the forest borders South Carolina. Headwaters State Forest is open to foot travel. Hiking, hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing are examples of recreation opportunities. The emphasis of ...

Fire and plumes of smoke could be seen in the Waterbridge community of Carolina Forest Saturday. Residents in Walkers Woods ...

There no plans to expand the evacuation order at this time.UPDATE at 11:30 a.m. Thursday: The USDA Forest Service along with the North Carolina Forest Service, McDowell County and Woodlawn Fire ...

Rain over the weekend helped fire crews in the region, and they hope more rain and thunderstorms will suppress wildfires further.