A community was hit hard by Hurricane Helene. They are now dealing with raging wildfires.
Wildfires have spread in McDowell County, North Carolina, an area already struggling to recover from Hurricane Helene.
Hendersonville Times-News11d
'Not over it': Mills River firefighters persevere after burned down station and Helene
Mills River Fire & Rescue consists of five paid employees and about 60 volunteers, some of whom come from families that have worked with the department across generations. This small but mighty team ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel13d
Is FEMA paying $25K in immediate aid to LA fire victims? No, that's satire | Fact check
claims a federal emergency response agency is offering more money to California wildfire survivors than to North Carolina residents affected by Hurricane Helene. “FEMA PAYOUTS: North Carolina ...
Fire at Weaverville Helene debris site almost out, contractor says
A fire that broke out at a debris site near Weaverville Jan. 15 is almost out, but the investigation around its cause is ...
'Out of control' wildfire burns 150 acres, causes evacuation order in Old Fort
The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management issued an evacuation order for residents between between 3000-4500 Bat ...
Janesville Gazette1d
North Carolina lawmakers weigh state aid as officials warn of delays in federal Helene recovery funds
North Carolina lawmakers opened the business of the 2025 legislative session Wednesday with a hearing on Hurricane Helene recovery efforts, attempting to sort out how much state funding is necessary ...