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Fire closes part of Biltmore Avenue near downtown, NCDOT says
Biltmore Avenue near downtown Asheville is closed due to a fire.Details are limited at this time, but the North Carolina ...
Western NC wildfire April 21 updates: 3 fires are burning with 27% containment or less
Despite constant efforts from hundreds of firefighters, containment remains low on the three fires. Here's what we know.
2 wildfires spreading in rugged terrain in western North Carolina
Federal officials say two wildfires spreading in western North Carolina have burned more than 2 square miles of wooded area.
Wildfire risk very high through the weekend, dry and breezy conditions persist
April started wetter than average, but has been followed by unusually dry weather. So far, this April is the gustiest on ...
Wildfire updates: Haoe Lead Fire reaches 790 acres, 0% containment
Several wildfires across western North Carolina continued to burn and grow Wednesday, as parts of the mountains remained ...
Western NC wildfires map: See the latest with our interactive map
Another fire, the Bee Rock Branch Fire, near Little Switzerland in McDowell County started April 14 and has grown to 175 ...
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After wildfires, Shining Rock Wilderness and Headwaters State Forest reopen
The Shining Rock Wilderness and Headwaters State Forest have reopened after heavy rains helped contain recent wildfires, ...
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Asheville Answers: How do the Western North Carolina fires impact wildlife?
over the next 10 to 15 years. More: Western NC wildfires hold steady after rain; Pisgah Forest fire least contained: What to know More: Asheville answers: How did Western North Carolina's bears fare ...
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Asheville Answers: How do the Western North Carolina fires impact wildlife?
over the next 10 to 15 years. More: Western NC wildfires hold steady after rain; Pisgah Forest fire least contained: What to know More: Asheville answers: How did Western North Carolina's bears ...