North Carolina officials make urgent request to lawmakers on Helene and other hurricanes
North Carolina officials charged with leading recovery efforts in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene — as well as parts of eastern North Carolina still struggling from previous hurricanes — told state lawmakers this week that they need more money.
Wildfires break out in western North Carolina near towns harmed by Hurricane Helene
Wildfires broke out in western North Carolina this week near towns that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. Two fires broke out Wednesday afternoon just north of Marion, North Carolina, according to the New York Post .
Drone video shows Helene-ravaged town burning as crews work to contain wildfires in North Carolina
Nighttime drone footage shows a wildfire glowing in neon orange as it burned on a mountainside near Old Fort, North Carolina, on Wednesday,
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
Wildfires Burn In North Carolina Region Devastated By Helene
Firefighters spent all night battling wildfires in western North Carolina, in an area still trying to recover from Hurricane Helene last September. Watch this video for the latest on the Crooked Creek fire,
Wildfires break out in North Carolina town ravaged by Hurricane Helene
The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it more difficult to contain.
Crooked Creek Fire prompts evacuations in Western North Carolina
Wednesday marked four months since Hurricane Helene ravaged the western Carolinas - and residents in McDowell County are facing yet another hardship.
Wildfire spurs evacuations in Helene-ravaged North Carolina
Despite the monumental deluge Helene dumped on the region in late September and the catastrophic flooding, officials have warned about elevated wildfire risks.
2nd fire breaks out in N.C. county devastated by Hurricane Helene
Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.
Two wildfires burn in mountains of Helene-damaged North Carolina
Evacuation orders because of wildfires have ended in the North Carolina mountains where Hurricane Helene did damage 18 weeks ago.
Downed power line during high winds erupts wildfires in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina
At least three wildfires have ignited near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. As of Thursday, the Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County has burned an estimated 220 acres and is now 55% contained.
‘Leave immediately’: Evacuations ordered for ‘out of control’ wildfire in western North Carolina
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Burgaw Mayor to speak with Western North Carolina officials about flooding
Burgaw Mayor Olivia Dawson will speak Thursday night to other mayors and local officials about her experience dealing with recent flooding in eastern North Carolina.
UPDATE: Wind advisory affecting Western North Carolina until Wednesday evening, according to the NWS
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Troubled NC hurricane housing program says it needs more money to finish job
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Wind advisory for Western North Carolina for Wednesday, according to the NWS
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WATCH: Mild in North Carolina tonight, rain likely Friday, and the weekend forecast
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