North Carolina News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Do you know where you would go if life-threatening weather was approaching your home? What about your friends and family?  With severe weather moving through the Carolinas Tuesday, it’s good to keep these safe places in mind. In the Carolinas, when we discuss your safe place, the WCNC Weather Impact Team is often referring to where you would go during a severe thunderstorm warning or a tornado warning. In this scenario, a…

Weather impacts play a huge factor in determining fire spread. MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — As the sun rises over Carolina Forest near Myrtle Beach, a smoky haze blankets the area, signaling the continued presence of wildfires. Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of these fires. The current drought conditions are exacerbated by the time of year.  “This is our windy season, especially in March and April, which leads to…

Firefighters from several departments went to Horry County to relieve local crews battling the Carolina Forest fires. YORK COUNTY, S.C. — Firefighters from several agencies in York County were dispatched to Horry County, South Carolina, on Sunday to assist crews battling the Carolina Forest wildfires near Myrtle Beach.  York County Emergency Management said firefighters from York County Fire, Bethesda and Hickory Grove left on Sunday to help fight the massive fires.  Gov. Henry McMaster declared…

Fire departments urge residents to adhere to an ongoing burn ban as dry conditions and wind spread wildfires across South Carolina. NEWBERRY COUNTY, S.C. — A Newberry County fire department is urging the community not to burn anything outdoors as it helps contain one of many active wildfires across the state on Sunday. Little Mountain Fire Department said it was assisting the Prosperity Fire Department with a “large woods fire” near Firetower Road and Highway…

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple agencies are working to contain a 10-acre wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion, North Carolina. The fire was 20% contained as of 6 p.m., according to the North Carolina Forest Service. No evacuation orders have been issued. No injuries have been reported at this time. Emergency crews responding to the scene include Woodlawn, Hankins,…

MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple agencies are working to contain a 10-acre wildfire burning in McDowell County, officials said Tuesday. The fire is located near Armstrong Creek Road off NC 226 north of Marion, North Carolina. The fire was 20% contained as of 6 p.m., according to the North Carolina Forest Service. No evacuation orders have been issued. No injuries have been reported at this time. Emergency crews responding to the scene include Woodlawn, Hankins,…

Mayor Karen Bass says 1,000 firefighters could have been on duty the morning the fires broke out but “were instead sent home on Chief Crowley’s watch.” LOS ANGELES — Six weeks after the most destructive wildfire in city history, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass ousted the city’s fire chief Friday amid a public rift over preparations for a potential fire and finger-pointing between the chief and City Hall over responsibility for the devastation. Bass said she…