The North Carolina Forest Service has determined that a lightning strike caused the Quarry Road Fire, a large wildfire that ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — While this week’s rain was not enough to pull us out of drought conditions, it was enough to improve some dry areas. As a result, the North Carolina Forest Service said it will ...

A massive wildfire at the North Carolina coast in Brunswick County has exploded in size and is only about half contained on ...

ASHEVILLE - When Tropical Storm Helene swept through Western North Carolina in late September 2024, forestry officials conservatively estimated the storm damaged 822,000 acres of timber. Now satellite ...

NORTH CAROLINA (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — The North Carolina Forest Service has lifted the burn ban for 81 counties, effective at 8 a.m. on Sunday. Some of those counties are in our viewing area. Those are: ...

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — With North Carolina’s spring wildfire season getting underway while much of the state remains in moderate to severe drought, the N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to use ...

The N.C. Forest Service is urging residents to practice caution and prioritize safety when burning leaves, limbs and other yard waste.(Photo: NC Forest Service) RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — Starting Monday, ...

JACKSONVILLE, N.C.- (WNCT) North Carolina Forest Service is anticipating an active January for wildfires. The forest service says that December saw a 32% increase in wildfires from December 2024. One ...

Much of the Triangle is still in exceptional and extreme drought - many are still having 4th of July fireworks celebrations.