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  • Published on 00:47 GMT

    McDowell County wildfire spreads to 500 acres, evacuation orders in place

    MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple crews are working to contain a wildfire in McDowell County, officials said.  Multiple helicopters are working to control the flames. Officials said the fire is burning through heavy storm debris from Hurricane Helene near …

    Source: WCNC - North Carolina - Pending
  • Published on Apr 17, 2025

    McDowell County wildfire grows to over 500 acres: What to know

    The Bee Rock Creek Fire has grown from 300 acres April 16 to 504 acres in McDowell County as firefighters gain some containment on the active fire, U.S. Forest Service officials said April 17. The fire is moving through steep terrain and heavy storm debris …

    Source: Asheville Citizen Times - North Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 17, 2025

    Wildfire updates: Bee Rock Creek Fire grows to 504 acres

    ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — This story will be updated throughout the day Thursday, April 17, as information becomes available. Several wildfires across western North Carolina continued to burn and grow Wednesday, as parts of the mountains remained under high …

    Source: WLOS - North Carolina - Center-right
  • Published on Apr 17, 2025

    80-year-old NC mountain retreat forced to evacuate amid new wildfire

    Wildacres Retreat had 90 people staying there when a wildfire sparked nearby. LITTLE SWITZERLAND, N.C. — After more than six months of repairing damage from Hurricane Helene, Wildacres Retreat in McDowell County is now dealing with a nearby wildfire. As of …

    Source: WFMY News 2 - North Carolina - Pending
  • Published on Apr 16, 2025

    Wildfires burn 800 acres in Nantahala Nat'l Forest, 300 in Pisgah

    The Haoe Fire in Nantahala National Forest has grown to 800 acres and is 0% contained. Several trails and recreation areas are closed due to the fire and resulting smoke. The Haoe Fire in the Nantahala National Forest grew to 800 acres April 16 and is …

    Source: Asheville Citizen Times - North Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 16, 2025

    Evacuations Ordered for McDowell County (NC) Wildfire

    The McDowell News, Marion, N.C. (TNS) Firefighters were on the scene of a wildfire in northern McDowell County Tuesday afternoon. Evacuations were ordered for the area around the fire. As of 4:15 p.m., emergency personnel were managing the fire on  …

    Source: The Wildland Firefighter - Pending
  • Published on Apr 16, 2025

    Evacuation order issued as crews battle wildfire in McDowell County

    MCDOWELL COUNTY, N.C. — Multiple crews are working to contain a wildfire in McDowell County, officials said.  Evacuation orders have been issued for residents on Wild Acres Road near NC 226 around Little Switzerland, N.C., according to McDowell County …

    Source: WCNC - North Carolina - Pending
  • Published on Apr 16, 2025

    Wildfire in McDowell County Evacuation Order Issued

    McDowell County -- Evacuation Order Issued for Wild Acres Rd. due to Wildfire in McDowell County Little Switzerland, NC - McDowell County Emergency Management has issued an evacuation order for all residences on Wild Acres Rd. off of NC 226 A near Little …

    Source: WNCT - North Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    Western N.C. wildfires reach 1,300 acres; McDowell Co. evacuation order remains in effect

    Two wildfires in western North Carolina have burned about 1,300 acres combined and prompted an evacuation order for McDowell County residents. The Bee Rock Creek Fire near the Blue Ridge Parkway south of Little Switzerland began Tuesday, and by midday …

    Source: Spectrum News - North Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    Evacuation order issued as wildfire burns in McDowell County

    Evacuation order issued as wildfire burns in Pisgah National Forest Copy Link Copy {copyShortcut} to copy Updated: 6:22 PM EDT Apr 15, 2025 FOR NEWS TO GO. WE HAVE A LOOK AT TODAY’S TOP NEWS STORIES, TRAFFIC AND WEATHER ALL BEFORE YOU HEAD OUT THE DOOR. WE …

    Source: WYFF 4 - South Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    Evacuation order issued in McDowell County as crews battle wildfire

    MARION, N.C. (WBTV) - Multiple emergency crews responded to a wildfire on Tuesday in McDowell County, according to officials. Officials said on Tuesday, April 15, multiple crews were on scene of the wildfire including the North Carolina Forest Service, US …

    Source: WBTV - North Carolina - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    Evacuation order issued as crews battle 175-acre wildfire in McDowell Co.

    MARION, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - McDowell County Emergency Management issued evacuation orders as crews battled 175-acre wildfire. Officials said crews are responding to Armstrong Creek Road off of NC 226. The evacuation order affects residents on Wild Acres …

    Source: Fox News - South Carolina - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    Germany’s spring drought raises wildfire risk

    Germany is facing a worrying spring drought after the driest March on record. The lack of rainfall has stressed plants and animals, raised the risk of wildfires, and could disrupt shipping and harvests. We’re concerned about the current weather situation,” …

    Source: DevX - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    California wildfires

    Wildfires are a recurring phenomenon in California. Prolonged droughts, low humidity, hot and dry Santa Ana winds (1), and the construction of homes in high-risk fire zones are among the major causes of wildfires in this region. The scale and frequency of …

    Source: Atlas Magazine - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    Satellite Mapping of European Forest Fuels AIDS Wildfire Prediction

    Europe experienced more than 8,000 wildfires recorded in 2022 alone, burning through over 837,000 hectares. Climate change, marked by rising temperatures and prolonged droughts, is projected to heighten the frequency and severity of these fires. Canopy …

    Source: Newswise - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 14, 2025

    Wildfires: economic and insured losses

    Forest and bush fires cause significant economic losses, amplified by the increasing frequency, extent and severity of the fires. In addition, the concentration of real estate and the high value of property built and accumulated in wildfire-prone areas …

    Source: Atlas Magazine - Indeterminate
  • Published on Apr 16, 2025

    ‘Legion of bark beetles’ expected to gobble Michigan’s ice-damaged trees

    BELLAIRE, MI – An invasion of beetles is coming, and it will bring another wave of damage to the already battered Michigan Northwoods. Participants at last week’s annual Michigan Society of American Foresters conference in Bellaire discussed how bark and …

    Source: MLive - Michigan - Neutral
  • Published on Apr 15, 2025

    California’s insurance crisis

    With 96.348 billion USD in non-life premiums written in 2023, California is the largest insurance market in the United States. As in other states, standard homeowners' insurance in California typically covers wildfire-related losses. Unfortunately, …

    Source: Atlas Magazine - Indeterminate
  • Published on 13:48 GMT

    Why did Audrey Hepburn quit Hollywood?

    (Credit: Paramount-photo by Bud Fraker) There aren’t many stars who quit Hollywood at the peak of their fame. Daniel Day-Lewis retired shortly before earning his sixth Oscar nomination in 2018, but he’d already been working for more than three decades.  …

    Source: Far Out Magazine - Neutral

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