Wildfire, North Carolina and Helene

Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene
The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.
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.
Tennessee legislature paves way for Helene aid as Democrats push for more funds
During a special legislative session that went into the evening Wednesday, lawmakers approved a series of measures aimed at ...
Tennessee General Assembly passes Helene recovery bills
The Tennessee General Assembly passed bills related to Hurricane Helene relief on Wednesday night. The state House passed the ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Helene-related storm debris removal in Spartanburg County will continue into the spring
Spartanburg County anticipates Hurricane Helene-related storm debris removal to continue through the spring. More than ...
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 ...
Section of Swannanoa River Road in East Asheville damaged by Helene reopens
A section of Swannanoa River Road between Tunnel and Fairview roads in East Asheville damaged by Helene has reopened to ...
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Power restored for family nearly 3 months after Hurricane Helene
Months after losing power from Hurricane Helene, the electricity has finally been restored for one family in North Carolina.
Helene relief bill passes in Tennessee General Assembly
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WCYB) — A Helene relief bill passed in the Tennessee General Assembly on Wednesday. The bill creates two ...
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 ...