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The North Carolina Forest Service has shared what it called a "final update" on the Black Cove Complex.The total size of the ...
The Black Cove Complex in Polk County has become the highest-priority fire in the United States, according to the North ...
More than 500 fire personnel are working the fires in Polk County and are beginning to see increased fire containment ...
Amid staffing shortages at N.C. Forest Service, inmate firefighters in a state program are battling more WNC wildfires.
From this vantage point, Bill Wilson watches as Chinook helicopters, spotter planes and air tankers launch an aerial fight ...
Fire crews will continue to patrol and mop-up along the fire perimeter. 5 p.m.: Black Cove Fire reaches 93% containment Rain ...
Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Black Cove Complex fires as cold and wet conditions moved back into the area Wednesday. Precipitation has played a key role in helping firefighters ...
Rain helped cool the Black Cove Complex wildfires, slowing fire activity, but crews remain on alert for new challenges.
On Sunday, officials said there was reduced fire behavior due to minimal winds and high humidity caused by the expected rain.
Rain over the weekend helped fire crews in the region, and they hope more rain and thunderstorms will suppress wildfires ...
From this vantage point, Bill Wilson watches as Chinook helicopters, spotter planes and air tankers launch an aerial fight against the Black Cove and Deep Woods fires in Polk County. Looking out ...
The Black Cove Complex is the highest priority fire in the U.S, which gives the IMT priority for resources. Currently, there are 476 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation.