Troutman Fire Department firefighter Sam Mills watches a backburn preventative fire set to stop the spread of the Deep Woods Fire, March 23, 2025, in Columbus, North Carolina. Allison Joyce/Getty ...

“We are incredibly thankful for the rapid response from all agencies involved, including the Iredell County Rescue Squad, EMS ...

Troutman Fire Department firefighter Sam Mills watches a backburn preventative fire to stop the spread of the Deepwoods Fire in Columbus, North Carolina. Photo: Getty Images Dry conditions ...