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Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene are fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina.

The National Weather Service says increased fire danger could affect portions of central North Carolina and the western Piedmont.

The NC Forest Service has been responding to hundreds of wildfires across the state. The agency wants residents to stop flying unmanned aircrafts over wildfires.

In North Carolina, evacuations for the town of Tryon remained in effect. A decision on whether to lift them was expected to be made Monday.

As drought conditions worsen across much of the state, the Forest Service is discouraging any type of burning to prevent possible wildfires.

Controlled burns create habitat, promote native plant growth and reduce the risk of catastrophic wildfires. But most of N.C.’s forests are privately owned, which means landowners must reconnect with the land they purchased through fire.

With alluring warm weather and blooming plants, March marks the start of North Carolina’s spring wildfire season.

A red flag warning in effect for some WNC counties causes closures. Evening rain is forecasted to bring some relief to the region which has battled blazes for weeks.

The North Carolina Forest Service tells people to be cautious, as the falling of leaves signals the start of wildfire season.

Wildfires burning in Canada have left states, like North Carolina, with smoky summer skies and fluctuating air quality.