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FEMA said more than 153,000 families in North Carolina are being help with financial assistance. Deadline for aid applications have been extended to March 8. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Federal Emergency Management Agency has released an update on their ongoing recovery efforts from Hurricane Helene. FEMA’s fact sheet said $361.6 million has been approved to help 153,557 households and individuals, which includes money to help people find temporary housing as they rebuild.  The agency also…

In North Carolina, 99% of wildfires are caused by some type of human activity. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As officials in California investigate the cause of the devastating Huges Fire near Los Angeles, there are also concerns about wildfires in western North Carolina.  Crews in McDowell County have battled two wildfires in recent weeks, with hundreds of acres burning before firefighters were able to contain the flames.  There are three key components to igniting a wildfire:…

In North Carolina, 99% of wildfires are caused by some type of human activity. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — As officials in California investigate the cause of the devastating Hughes Fire near Los Angeles, there are also concerns about wildfires in western North Carolina.  Crews in McDowell County have battled two wildfires in recent weeks, with hundreds of acres burning before firefighters were able to contain the flames.  There are three key components to igniting a wildfire:…

Residents are concerned that a site the EPA is using to process hazardous debris from the Eaton Fire could leak chemicals into the air, soil and water. DUARTE, Calif. — Not far from where Ceci Carroll lives, a rock-mining company has polluted the air with dust across the San Gabriel Valley, she said. Now, as crews clean charred remains from the Los Angeles wildfires, she worries about a new potential source of contamination: a site…

No injuries or deaths have been reported as hundreds of acres have burned in the Old Fort area. OLD FORT, N.C. — A wildfire that burned an estimated 220 acres in McDowell County was likely sparked when high winds knocked down a power line near Old Fort, emergency officials said on Thursday. McDowell County Emergency Management said the Crooked Creek Fire, which started around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, burned approximately 220 acres. The fire was…

The live concert is bringing together some of the biggest names in Hollywood, including some directly affected by the fire, to raise money for recovery efforts. LOS ANGELES — Green Day kicked off the massive FireAid benefit concert Thursday night, a two-venue concert extravaganza that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts. They launched into “Last Night on Earth,” and were soon joined by Billie Eilish for the first surprise of the night….

No injuries or deaths have been reported as hundreds of acres have burned in the Old Fort area. OLD FORT, N.C. — A wildfire that burned an estimated 220 acres in McDowell County was likely sparked when high winds knocked down a power line near Old Fort, emergency officials said on Thursday. McDowell County Emergency Management said the Crooked Creek Fire, which started around 2 p.m. on Wednesday, burned approximately 220 acres. The fire was…

As of about 7 a.m. Thursday, there were no reported injuries or fatalities. OLD FORT, N.C. — A 250-acre wildfire in McDowell County is now 55% contained and evacuation orders have been lifted, officials confirmed on Thursday morning.  As of 7 a.m., the Crooked Creek Fire in the Old Fort area is 55% contained after dozens of firefighters made significant progress overnight. Officials said calming winds and higher humidity reduced fire activity as firefighters worked…

The live concert will bring together some of the biggest names in Hollywood — including some directly affected by the fire — to raise money for recovery efforts. LOS ANGELES — Some of the biggest names in music will come together Thursday for the FireAid benefit concert that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts. FireAid will take over two Inglewood, California, venues — the the Kia Forum starting at 6:00pm PST and…

The live concert will bring together some of the biggest names in Hollywood — including some directly affected by the fire — to raise money for recovery efforts. LOS ANGELES — Some of the biggest names in music will come together Thursday for the FireAid benefit concert that is raising money for Los Angeles-area wildfire relief efforts. FireAid will take over two Inglewood, California, venues — the the Kia Forum starting at 6:00pm PST and…

As of the 5:30 a.m. update Thursday, there were no reported injuries or fatalities. OLD FORT, N.C. — Fire crews in McDowell County are working to contain two fires early Friday morning. As of the 5:30 a.m. update Friday, officials confirmed fire crews had made good progress on the Crooked Creek fire and North Fork fire.  In a previous update, the McDowell County Emergency Management Administration said the Crooked Creek near Old Fort had spread…

The 200-acre Crooked Creek Fire has 15% containment as winds continue to gust near 30 mph. OLD FORT, N.C. — A large wildfire burning near Old Fort that’s spread to 200 acres is now 15% contained, according to the McDowell County Emergency Management Administration.  Evacuation orders are still in place as crews work to contain the flames amid dangerous conditions caused by high winds and dry weather.  Residents living between the 3000 and 4500 block…

The 200-acre Crooked Creek Fire has 5% containment as winds continue to gust near 30 mph. OLD FORT, N.C. — A large wildfire burning near Old Fort that’s spread to 200 acres is now 5% contained, according to the McDowell County Emergency Management Administration.  Evacuation orders are still in place as crews work to contain the flames amid dangerous conditions caused by high winds and dry weather.  Residents living between the 3000 and 4500 block…

The 80-acre fire has 0% containment as winds continue to gust near 30 mph. OLD FORT, N.C. — An “out of control” wildfire burning near Old Fort is forcing evacuations, according to the McDowell County Emergency Management Administration. The 80-acre fire has 0% containment, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. Residents living between the 3000 and 4500 block of Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road, Juliet Drive, and Roy Moore Road should evacuate until…

The 80-acre fire has 0% containment as winds continue to gust near 30 mph. OLD FORT, N.C. — An “out of control” wildfire burning near Old Fort is forcing evacuations, according to the McDowell County Emergency Management Administration. The 80-acre fire has 0% containment, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. Residents living between the 3000 and 4500 block of Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road, Juliet Drive, and Roy Moore Road should evacuate until…