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POLK COUNTY – As the Black Cove Complex blazed in Polk County ... In March, wildfires erupted across Western North Carolina, ...
Polk County, North Carolina, residents were ordered to evacuate after a string of wildfires destroyed hundreds of acres in the area. Just before 9 p.m. on Thursday, a local official said that ...
Wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina have burned over 4,700 acres and destroyed at least five homes. Debris and limited access points from Tropical Storm Helene are hindering firefighting efforts.
"Additionally, several other wildfires around western North Carolina continue to produce smoke in the region." Meanwhile, Henderson, Polk and Swain counties will be under Code Red, while Rutherford ...
Two wildfires, the Deep Woods Fire and the Black Cove Fire, are burning in the Green River Cove area of Polk County, North Carolina. Access to the area is limited due to damage caused by Tropical ...
Crews are responding to three active wildfires that make up the “Black Cove Fire Complex” in Polk County. Dry weather and millions of trees knocked down by Hurricane Helene last year are creating a ...
POLK COUNTY - Along Glen Echo Lane in Polk County ... In his experience, the size and scale of the fires is rare outside of ...
Damage from Hurricane Helene created a wealth of fuel for wildfires in Polk County, experts say. This image was taken by volunteers from Gastonia, NC, who are helping to contain the fire.
GREEN RIVER - New evacuation orders have been issued in Polk County as wildfires continue to roar along the Green River and near Lake Adger. Residents from 1091 to 1528 Green River Cove Road and ...
Nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this small town offers a combination of history, culture, and natural beauty ...
Here is the latest on the fires burning in Polk County, North Carolina. Monday morning update:Black Cove FireThe N.C. Forest Service estimates the fire is 2,076 acres and is 0% contained.Fire ...
The fires were burning in an area ravaged by Hurricane Helene in September. Evacuation orders were issued Sunday for parts of Polk County, North Carolina, where three large wildfires have burned ...