Officials re-open trails across the Appalachian Ranger District
The U.S. Forest Service has reopened more trails and roads throughout areas of the Pisgah National Forest’s Appalachian ...
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644-acre McDowell County wildfire now mostly controlled, some hot spots remain
The North Fork fire, a wildfire north of Marion near U.S. Highway 221, is largely under control at 644 acres. The North Fork ...
North Fork Fire reaches 65% containment with minimal activity reported
The North Fork Fire remains at 644 acres and has increased to 65% containment on Feb. 2. According to a release, there was minimal fire activity on the afternoon of Saturday, Feb. 1, though officials ...
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Officials provide latest update as wildfire survives Friday night rain
Crews will remain on scene throughout the night to ensure containment efforts continue. At this time, there are no active ...
North Fork fire nearly doubles in size, rain helps firefighters get 60% contained
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County grew in size Jan. 31 before receiving half an inch of rain overnight. The fire is now ...
UNC Asheville Urban Forest valuable to students, wildlife, community; preservation is key
UNCA's Urban Forest is valuable and is in danger of being developed and damaged, Professor David Clarke writes to UNCA Chancellor Kimberly Van Noort.
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North Fork Fire in McDowell Co. up to 350 acres, now 40% contained
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County, which has burned around 350 acres, is now 40% contained. The United States Forest ...
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Wildfire north of Marion now 350 acres, 40% contained. The cause is still under investigation.
Firefighters made progress on containing the North Fork fire in northern McDowell County Thursday evening. It is now 40% ...
Haywood County land acquisition conserves land for wildlife, clean water and scenic views
Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy purchased 407 acres in Haywood County to conserve land for wildlife, clean water ...
With 600K fish lost to Helene, WNC anglers will see reduced stock, 'modified plan' in 2025
Western North Carolina's fishing season will see modified stockings and a reduced number of trout due to impacts from ...
North Fork Fire in McDowell County grows to 200 acres; Crooked Creek Fire 100% contained
As of 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, firefighters were continuing burnout operations in McDowell County on the North Fork Fire, which has ...
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 ...