Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Wildfires forced a mandatory evacuation in one North Carolina county as emergency crews fought separate fires in an area of the state still recovering from Hurricane Helene, while South Carolina's governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire.
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2 developments- Mar 23, 2025Wildfires in the Carolinas force evacuations and prompt an emergency declaration
- Mar 25, 2025Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
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5 viewpointsWildfires in Carolinas fueled by drought, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene
Wildfires in the Carolinas burn more than 6000 acres, prompting evacuations, a burn ban and National Guard deployment
Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze
Wildfires in the Carolinas force evacuations and prompt an emergency declaration
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8 viewpointsWildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Wildfires spread in Western North Carolina, threatening areas hit by Hurricane Helene
Wildfires prompt evacuation in the Carolinas as New Jersey crews battle their own blaze
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3 viewpointsWildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene
Evacuations ordered as wildfires burn in Helene-ravaged western North Carolina
Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene - Wilmington News Journal