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Brunswick County issues burn ban as Boiling Spring Lakes wildfire grows

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Brunswick County issues burn ban as Boiling Spring Lakes wildfire grows

A burn ban is in effect on Saturday for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County as authorities on the coast continue battling a massive wildfire at Boiling Spring Lake. During a burn ban, all burning within 100 feet of any structure is prohibited within unincorporated areas. The town of Leeland also issued a burn ban within town limits. As of Saturday, the North Carolina Forest Service estimates the Boiling Springs Lake fire has burned 650 acres…

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Officials say Wildfire is still active in Boiling Spring Lakes

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Officials say Wildfire is still active in Boiling Spring Lakes

6 minutes ago BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAYY) — Officials say the wildfire affecting Boiling Spring Lakes and surrounding parts of Brunswick County is still active, and not 100 percent contained. According to Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff, high winds this morning caused the fire to pick up again. Officials are now working to box off an estimated 4,500 acres as the fire continues to shift. Mandatory Evacuations Expanded The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department reports…

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South Carolina festival ends early due to severe weather forecasts

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South Carolina festival ends early due to severe weather forecasts

FORT MILL, S.C. — The annual South Carolina Strawberry Festival in Fort Mill will end early on Saturday due to weather concerns, officials announced. Festival organizers, in coordination with the National Weather Service, made the decision to end all activities at 3 p.m., seven hours earlier than the originally scheduled 10 p.m. closure. The announcement comes as meteorologists track severe weather moving toward the region. “This decision was made with careful consideration and with the…

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State of emergency evacuations for Boiling Spring Lakes due to wildfire

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State of emergency evacuations for Boiling Spring Lakes due to wildfire

6 minutes ago Source: WWAY’s Conor Doherty BOILING SPRING LAKE, NC (WWAY NEWS) —What began as small brush fire quickly grew into a large wildfire due to high winds. Maribella Moss lives in the area near where the fire first began and she was able to see the fire from South Brunswick High. “I saw it from my school. I saw like planes flying around it and it was like reaching all the way over…

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Evacuations in place in Brunswick County due to wildfire

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Evacuations in place in Brunswick County due to wildfire

6 minutes ago Photo: Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue BRUNSWICK COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department is wanting more people to evacuate due to the wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes. Officials say residents in the area of Nassau, Queens, Mission, Woodhaven, Greenmoss, and Drayton please evacuate at this time. Follow the instruction of emergency personnel.  Anyone who lives North or East of Nassau Road in Boiling Spring Lakes and is evacuating must…

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Crews responding to wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes

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Crews responding to wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes

13 seconds ago Photo: MGN BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC (WWAY) — Crews are fighting a wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes. The forest fire is located near West Boiling Spring Road & Barclay Road. According to the North Carolina Forest Service, the fire is 5 acres big and 0% contained as of 12:03 p.m. The Cape Fear Jetport says that they are using low flying planes to fight the fire. This situation is ongoing.  

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What is a severe weather risk and how accurate is it in North Carolina?

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What is a severe weather risk and how accurate is it in North Carolina?

What is a severe weather risk and how accurate is it in North Carolina? As we continue the severe weather season in North Carolina, I wanted to update our Triangle severe weather research with updated data from the last five years. This is useful for decision making in the WRAL Severe Weather Center – but it may also be useful for you. Severe weather can impact a lot – your yardwork, outdoor events and festivals,…

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Prescribed burns aim to prevent wildfires in Stanly County

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Prescribed burns aim to prevent wildfires in Stanly County

NC Forest Service is conducting a 720-acre controlled burn in Morrow Mountain State Park in Stanly County. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fire officials are conducting a prescribed fires in Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle on Tuesday. The 720-acre fire was intentionally started on Tuesday to prevent future wildfires in Stanly county. “The burn objective is to reduce hazardous fuels as previous wildfires in the park have been difficult to contain due to steep and rugged…

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Prescribed burn in Morrow Mountain aims to prevent future wildfires

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Prescribed burn in Morrow Mountain aims to prevent future wildfires

NC Forest Service is conducting a 720-acre controlled burn in Morrow Mountain State Park in Stanly County. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fire officials are conducting a prescribed fire in Morrow Mountain State Park in Albemarle on Tuesday. The 720-acre fire was intentionally started on Tuesday to prevent future wildfires in Stanly county. “The burn objective is to reduce hazardous fuels as previous wildfires in the park have been difficult to contain due to steep and rugged…

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Prepare for hurricane season with the Town of Leland Hurricane Expo

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Prepare for hurricane season with the Town of Leland Hurricane Expo

8 minutes ago FILE: The 2024 Hurricane Expo was held at the Leland Cultural Arts Center on Saturday. (Photo: WWAY) LELAND, NC (WWAY) — The Town of Leland invites community members to attend the 5th annual Hurricane Expo. It will take place on Saturday June 14, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Leland Cultural Arts Center, located at 1212 Magnolia Village Way. The Hurricane Expo provides residents with an opportunity to learn how to…

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Prescribed fires burning in Anson County

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Prescribed fires burning in Anson County

Fire officials in Anson County, NC, are conducting three prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fire officials are conducting three prescribed fires in Anson County, North Carolina. The fires are 25, 75 and 90 acres in size. The 25-acre fire is burning just north of Lilesville between US 74 and North Carolina State Route 109. It is highly visible from the WCNC weather camera and is streaming on WCNC+. The 90-acre fire…

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Prescribed burns aim to prevent wildfires in Anson County

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Prescribed burns aim to prevent wildfires in Anson County

Fire officials in Anson County, NC, are conducting three prescribed burns to reduce wildfire risk. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Fire officials are conducting three prescribed fires in Anson County, North Carolina. The fires are 25, 75 and 90 acres in size. The 25-acre fire is burning just north of Lilesville between US 74 and North Carolina State Route 109. It is highly visible from the WCNC weather camera and is streaming on WCNC+. The 90-acre fire…

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National memorial to honor NC firefighter who died on duty during Hurricane Helene

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National memorial to honor NC firefighter who died on duty during Hurricane Helene

The Memorial Weekend will honor firefighters, including Tony Ray Garrison, who died during Hurricane Helene. FAIRVIEW, N.C. — A North Carolina firefighter who died during Hurricane Helene will be honored during the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend. This year’s national tribute will honor 70 firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2024 and 70 firefighters who died in previous years.  Among the honorees is Battalion Chief Tony Ray Garrison of the Fairview Volunteer…

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Gov. Josh Stein extends State of Emergency for western NC wildfires

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Gov. Josh Stein extends State of Emergency for western NC wildfires

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein has extended the State of Emergency for the western North Carolina wildfires. The State of Emergency extension will last for 30 days in 34 counties. State Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler said the North Carolina Forest Service has responded to more than 2,300 wildfire incidents that involved more than 23,000 acres in March and April. “I appreciate all of the first responders, emergency managers, state forest rangers, and state and local officials working…

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Governor Stein extends emergency in 34 NC counties amid wildfire threat

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Governor Stein extends emergency in 34 NC counties amid wildfire threat

Governor Josh Stein has extended the State of Emergency for 34 counties in North Carolina due to ongoing wildfire threats. ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Governor Josh Stein extended the state of emergency for western North Carolina wildfires in 34 counties for an additional 30 days, his office announced Saturday.  This extension aims to ensure that the State Emergency Response Team has all necessary resources to continue protecting people and property from the ongoing wildfire threat, Stein…

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