North Carolina, Helene and Wildfire

Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene
A wildfire that McDowell County Emergency Management called "out of control" erupted in the western North Carolina town of Old Fort on Wednesday, just four months after the area was ravaged by Hurricane Helene.
Helene death toll rises to 105 in North Carolina
The number of Tropical Storm Helene-related deaths has risen to 105 in North Carolina, according to the NC Department of Health and Human Services.
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.
Evacuations Are Ordered as Wildfire Breaks Out in Western North Carolina
The wildfire strikes an inland region of North Carolina that is still recovering from the damage wrought by Hurricane Helene in September.
Wildfire erupts in western North Carolina months after Helene
A wildfire can be seen burning in the mountains behind a home in Old Fort, North Carolina, where many homes were devastated by Helene in late September.
Wildfire burns in western North Carolina
A wildfire burns in the town of Old Fort in western North Carolina on Wednesday, as the area continues to recover after Helene's devastation in late September.
Evacuations underway in Helene-ravaged North Carolina town after wildfire starts
Evacuations are in place for people living along several roads in Old Fort, North Carolina, due to a fire known as the Crooked Creek Fire. the fire is estimated to be 150 acres and 0% contained, according to McDowell Emergency Management.
Wildfire breaks out in Helene-ravaged Western North Carolina
A wildfire near Old Fort, North Carolina has burned at least 50 acres so far. FOX News Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres is near the scene of the fire with the latest information.
Federal money for housing in western NC could be delayed until fall, top Helene officials warn
Gov. Josh Stein’s top lieutenants for Hurricane Helene recovery warned Wednesday that key federal money to rebuild homes ...
4 months after Helene, county takes steps to remove abandoned cars from rights-of-way
Buncombe County is beginning the process of removing cars and other titled property abandoned in public rights-of-way after ...
NC lawmakers weigh state aid as officials warn of delays in federal Helene recovery funds
We’ve got to start moving on housing,” said Jonathan Krebs, Western North Carolina recovery advisor, but delays in D.C. could ...
JD Vance condemns FEMA’s response to Helene devastation in 1st trip as vice president
Vice President JD Vance on Monday traveled to Damascus, Virginia, which was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in September. It was ...
Still need help? Buncombe County hosts drop-in Helene Recovery Resource events in February
Buncombe County residents who still need help after Tropical Storm Helene can visit drop-in recovery resource events during ...
Fact check: Cooper says Helene bill 'took money' from western NC
Gov. Roy Cooper said Republican legislators passed a bill that "actually took money away from western North Carolina." ...
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NC lawmakers holding Helene hearings as they plan more recovery funding
A legislative oversight committee heard from Gov. Josh Stein's administration about its work on rebuilding. House Speaker ...
Bill allows direct payments for NE TN Helene-hit homeowners
Tennessee’s legislature is on the verge of delivering a small measure of direct financial relief to Northeast Tennessee ...
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Over 3 million cubic yards of debris collected by SCDOT crews from Tropical Storm Helene
Upstate residents should still expect ongoing activity as they address any remaining debris on state-maintained roads.
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New Helene recovery pop-up events for farmers, agricultural producers in WNC
One-day, open-house-style fairs are helping farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural producers connect with recovery ...