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Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds

Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

47 seconds ago Photo: MGN (AP)—Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas. The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and very low relative humidity. In South Carolina, where more than 175 fires burned 6.6 square miles (17 square kilometers), Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of…

As wildfires grip South Carolina, governor warns: Burn and you’ll go to jail

Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Fire departments urge residents to adhere to an ongoing burn ban as dry conditions and wind spread wildfires across South Carolina. NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. — A Newberry County fire department is urging the community not to burn anything outdoors as it helps contain one of many active wildfires across the state on Sunday. Little Mountain Fire Department said it was assisting the Prosperity Fire Department with a “large woods fire” near Firetower Road and Highway…

Sebastian Aho's OT goal lifts Hurricanes past Flames 2-1

Posted on March 3, 2025March 3, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

By BOB SUTTON, Associated Press RALEIGH, N.C. — RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Sebastian Aho’s fifth overtime goal of the season tied an NHL record and came 3:16 into the extra session as the Carolina Hurricanes defeated the Calgary Flames 2-1 on Sunday. Aho’s five OT winners matched Boston’s Brad Marchand (2017-18), Montreal’s Alex Galchenyuk (2016-17), Chicago’s Jonathan Toews (2015-16) and Tampa Bay’s Steven Stamkos (2011-12) for the most in a season. Jaccob Slavin also scored…

Hundreds of brush fires burn across North Carolina Saturday; several fires still burning Sunday

Posted on March 2, 2025March 2, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Crews continue to work to contain several large brush fires burning across the state Sunday. From the mountains to the coast, fires burned hundreds of acres Saturday. According to the North Carolina Forest Service map, there were more than 250 fires burning across the state on Saturday. While the brush fire threat isn’t as high as it was Saturday, the humidity is still very low. So it’s best not to burn Sunday. Several fires are still burning across North…

Texas’ biggest wildfire started a year ago. How does the Panhandle look now?

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Osier Lindley, who visited Canadian in the aftermath of the fire and again one year later, said the state of recovery depends on the person. “Canadian has a population of just over 2,000 people. More than 50 homes in that town were lost. So if you did not lose your house personally, you know someone or multiple people who did,” she said. “There isn’t one person who wasn’t affected. And of course, these memories are…

To her, Hurricane Helene debris isn’t trash. It is full of memories — and she’s returning them

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

8 minutes ago Flooding from Helene in Asheville, NC (Photo: MGN/WGRZ-TV) SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — The tops of dried, bent cornstalks crunch underfoot. Jill Holtz’s gaze is fixed on the ground ahead. She wanders into the nearby woods and weaves between twisted branches. Then, Holtz spots something and starts to riffle through the withered twigs. To the untrained eye, it’s easy to overlook. But for Holtz, it’s instantaneous recognition. Scraggly, white lines give the appearance…

Bills introduced a year after state’s largest blaze seek to limit wildfires

Posted on February 28, 2025February 28, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. LUBBOCK — A year after devastating wildfires engulfed the Panhandle, killing three people and burning millions of acres, Texas lawmakers have filed a slate of legislation aimed at mitigating the risks and damage…

A year after Texas’ largest wildfire, Panhandle residents tugged between hope and anxiety

Posted on February 27, 2025February 27, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Audio recording is automated for accessibility. Humans wrote and edited the story. See our AI policy, and give us feedback. Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. CANADIAN — Past the terracotta canyons and sloping hills in the Texas Panhandle is a colorful, small town center. A vibrant mural of the town’s name greets visitors,…

Another $500M for Hurricane Helene relief in North Carolina passes key hurdle

Posted on February 26, 2025February 26, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

28 seconds ago North Carolina General Assembly RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Another $500 million would be spent toward Hurricane Helene recovery efforts in western North Carolina in legislation the state House unanimously approved Tuesday. The measure, if enacted, would add to the funds the Republican-controlled General Assembly already approved in late 2024 to spend on disaster recovery activities following the historic flooding in the mountains in September. But Democratic Gov. Josh Stein, who took office in January,…

Crews battle wildfire in McDowell County, NC

Posted on February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple agencies are working to contain a 10-acre wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion, North Carolina. The fire was 20% contained as of 6 p.m., according to the North Carolina Forest Service. No evacuation orders have been issued. No injuries have been reported at this time. Emergency crews responding to the scene include Woodlawn, Hankins,…

Wildfire in McDowell County, NC is 20% contained, officials say

Posted on February 25, 2025February 26, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

California governor asks Congress for nearly $40 billion for Los Angeles wildfire relief

Posted on February 24, 2025February 24, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

1 minute ago A firefighter carries a drip torch as he ignites a backfire against the Hughes Fire burning along a hillside in Castaic, Calif., Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has asked Congress to approve nearly $40 billion in aid to help the Los Angeles area recover from January’s devastating wildfires, which he said could become the costliest natural disaster in U.S. history. Newsom sent…

North Buncombe High School students lead recovery efforts for NC farmers post-Hurricane Helene

Posted on February 23, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Farmers in western North Carolina are still struggling to rebuild four months after Hurricane Helene hit the region. The storm devastated crops, equipment and land. Meanwhile, state and federal aid is still slow to arrive. Students at North Buncombe High School in the Future Farmer’s of America (FFA) program have stepped up to help provide aid over the past few months. “It’s honestly mind blowing. Right at the beginning, there were so many donations sites, so…

LA mayor dismisses fire chief over response to most destructive wildfire in city history last month

Posted on February 21, 2025February 21, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

Mayor Karen Bass says 1,000 firefighters could have been on duty the morning the fires broke out but “were instead sent home on Chief Crowley’s watch.” LOS ANGELES — Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city’s fire chief Friday amid a public rift over preparations for a potential fire and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall over responsibility for the devastation. Bass said she…

Some in Hurricane Helene-ravaged North Carolina embrace Pres. Trump’s push to abolish FEMA

Posted on February 18, 2025February 18, 2025 by WeatherPreppers

22 seconds ago FEMA (Photo: MGN Online) SWANNANOA, N.C. (AP) — Emily Russell remembers feeling hopeful after she managed to get an appointment with the Federal Emergency Management Agency not long after Hurricane Helene ripped though her home in Swannanoa, North Carolina. But after several assistance requests were denied or left pending, Russell says the agency has been of “no help” to her family after the late September storm. Still reeling in a world turned upside-down by the most damaging storm in…

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