WNC wildfire hopped river in two places: See evacuation readiness map for Polk, Henderson
As of the latest March 24 evening update, maps indicated that one fire in Polk County had hopped the Green River.
Black Cove and Deep Woods fires grow, Fish Hook fire containment increases
The total acreage of all three wildfires in Polk County combined is now 6, 168 acres as of Tuesday, March 25 around 4 p.m.
FEMA grants federal funds to aid North Carolina in battling Black Cove Complex fire
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has authorized federal funds to help reimburse costs to North Carolina to fight the Black Cove Complex fire in Polk Coun ...
Western NC wildfires: Black Cove, Deep Woods fires grow in Polk, Henderson counties
Fires in Polk and Henderson counties grew on March 24, despite a short period of rain. The fires now span over 5,750 acres ...
Polk County crews battle second blaze as Black Cove wildfire intensifies
Crews in Polk County were battling a second wildfire in the Piney Mountain Community on Thursday, as they continued to fight ...
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Helene debris impedes emergency response in Polk County wildfires
The Black Cove Fire in the Green River Game Land has burned over 2,000 acres. Firefighters from across state lines have ...
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Firefighters in North Carolina battle Polk County fires
A helicopter was seen dropping a bucket of water over the Black Cove Complex fires in Polk County, North Carolina, on Monday.
Polk County wildfires in western NC surpass 5,700 acres, evacuations remain in place
Three wildfires continue to burn Monday across a large portion of western Polk County with little containment.
Polk County roads damaged by Helene complicate WNC firefighting efforts
Wildfires in Polk County had burned over 2,000 acres by March 22. Two were along a stretch of Green River already damaged by ...