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 ...
Firefighters, residents brace for potential merger of Black Cove and Deep Woods fires
The North Carolina State Fire Marshal is asking for help from fire departments nationwide to come to Polk County and help ...
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.
WNC fires grow: Transylvania Co. issues state of emergency, high winds expected March 26
Two fires in Polk and Henderson counties in NC have grown to nearly 6,000 acres. Transylvania County has issued a state of ...
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 ...
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. Firefighters from across the nation are responding.
Gusty winds threaten to spread North Carolina wildfires
Three stubborn North Carolina wildfires burning for nearly a week in the same county continue to give firefighters a tough ...
Homeowners' Huge Cost to Clear Hurricane Debris Is Making Wildfires Worse
In North Carolina, extensive debris from Hurricane Helene is making wildfires worse. The homeowners are responsible for ...
Polk County Wildfires: Evacuation Orders In Place As Black Cove, Deep Woods, And Fish Hook Fires Burn 5,700 Acres | Details
Three wildfires are burning in western Polk County, North Carolina, including the Black Cove, Deep Woods, and Fish Hook fires, which have collectively burned 5,754 acres. The Black Cove and Deep Woods ...
Oregon firefighters deployed to North Carolina to battle wildfires
The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) has sent 26 firefighters and two agency representatives to North Carolina to assist ...
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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 ...
Have you seen a UFO? In Florida, you're not alone. What to know about sightings
The earliest known UFO sighting in Florida, according to the National UFO Reporting Center, was July 15, 1944, near Tampa. A black cylindrical object appeared over P-38s in the area and was visible ...