Will La Niña be a ‘bust’ this winter? Meteorologist explains why it may feel like it
After months of teasing, a La Niña winter has finally started – but we don’t blame you if you haven’t noticed.
It Was the Big One. Just Not the One L.A. Was Expecting.
Officials across the Los Angeles area had plenty of warning that a deadly confluence of wind and drought was coming. A bad fire was likely. Did they do enough to get ready?
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NC mountain wildfire of unknown cause rages on, closing roads, popular trail
At least 100 firefighters battled a wildfire of unknown cause Saturday that closed roads and a popular trail in the North ...
North Fork Fire grows to 350 acres as firefighters perform burnout operations; 40% contained
The North Fork Fire in McDowell County is now at 350 acres, the U.S. Forest Service announced in an early afternoon news release Jan. 31. The fire is 40% contained as firefighters continue burnout ...
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Wildfire Threat Could Burn Helene-Hit North Carolina Communities Off the Map
Months of neglect from federal officials threatened to combine the worst elements of two recent major disasters. Fortunately, ...
Wildfire near Old Fort prompts evacuations; two other fires reported in McDowell County
An outside fire has been reported on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort after a tree fell on a power line, local authorities said.
Crooked Creek Fire in McDowell County now 100% contained
Officials have confirmed that the Crooked Creek Fire, which burned 220 acres, is now 100% contained, according to McDowell County Emergency Management ...
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 ...
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Crooked Creek evacuation order lifted; outbuildings destroyed
Evacuation orders in McDowell County were lifted at 8 a.m. Thursday after crews made progress battling a wildfire overnight. In a 6:55 a.m. update on Thursday, Jan. 30, McDowell County Emergency ...
North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area
The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last ...
'Out of control' wildfire burning in western North Carolina spreads to 150 acres
The 150-acre fire is still at 0% contained, according to McDowell County officials. Boat packed with migrants intercepted amid Trump's mass deportation effort ...
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.