/tags/wildfire Wildfire en-US Copyright Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT /show/due-south/2025-04-02/why-the-southeast-wildfire-hotspot Due South’s Jeff Tiberii talks with Robert Scheller of NC State University about why wildfires are becoming more common in our state and the Southeast — and what the future might hold. Wed, 02 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT /show/due-south/2025-04-02/why-the-southeast-wildfire-hotspot Jeff Tiberii, Rachel McCarthy /2025-03-25/wildfires-drought-wind-trees-helene Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene are fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:31:33 GMT /2025-03-25/wildfires-drought-wind-trees-helene Associated Press /news/2025-03-20/wildfire-risk-north-carolina The National Weather Service says increased fire danger could affect portions of central North Carolina and the western Piedmont. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 20:10:23 GMT /news/2025-03-20/wildfire-risk-north-carolina Sharryse Piggott /news/2025-03-05/north-carolina-forest-service-wildfires The NC Forest Service has been responding to hundreds of wildfires across the state. The agency wants residents to stop flying unmanned aircrafts over wildfires. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 21:10:11 GMT /news/2025-03-05/north-carolina-forest-service-wildfires Sharryse Piggott /news/2025-03-03/wildfires-north-south-carolina-dry-conditions-gusty-winds In North Carolina, evacuations for the town of Tryon remained in effect. A decision on whether to lift them was expected to be made Monday. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:18:47 GMT /news/2025-03-03/wildfires-north-south-carolina-dry-conditions-gusty-winds Associated Press /news/2024-07-02/nc-forest-service-warns-people-not-to-outdoor-burn-use-at-home-fireworks-during-drought As drought conditions worsen across much of the state, the Forest Service is discouraging any type of burning to prevent possible wildfires. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:44:35 GMT /news/2024-07-02/nc-forest-service-warns-people-not-to-outdoor-burn-use-at-home-fireworks-during-drought Sharryse Piggott /2024-04-15/meet-the-private-landowners-who-want-to-bring-fire-back-to-north-carolinas-forests Controlled burns create habitat, promote native plant growth and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. But most of N.C.’s forests are privately owned, which means landowners must reconnect with the land they purchased through fire. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:23:42 GMT /2024-04-15/meet-the-private-landowners-who-want-to-bring-fire-back-to-north-carolinas-forests Zachary Turner /environment/2024-02-29/north-carolina-wildfire-season-march-spring With alluring warm weather and blooming plants, March marks the start of North Carolina’s spring wildfire season. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:33:42 GMT /environment/2024-02-29/north-carolina-wildfire-season-march-spring Sophie Mallinson /2023-11-20/high-winds-and-fire-risk-prompt-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-to-close-elkmont-and-cades-cove-campgrounds A red flag warning in effect for some WNC counties causes closures. Evening rain is forecasted to bring some relief to the region which has battled blazes for weeks. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:02:54 GMT /2023-11-20/high-winds-and-fire-risk-prompt-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-to-close-elkmont-and-cades-cove-campgrounds BPR News /environment/2023-10-03/nc-wildfire-season-fall-activity-forest-service-burning-safety The North Carolina Forest Service tells people to be cautious, as the falling of leaves signals the start of wildfire season. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:10:24 GMT /environment/2023-10-03/nc-wildfire-season-fall-activity-forest-service-burning-safety Sophie Mallinson