/tags/wildfire Wildfire en-US Copyright Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:44:35 GMT /news/2024-07-02/nc-forest-service-warns-people-not-to-outdoor-burn-use-at-home-fireworks-during-drought As drought conditions worsen across much of the state, the Forest Service is discouraging any type of burning to prevent possible wildfires. Tue, 02 Jul 2024 13:44:35 GMT /news/2024-07-02/nc-forest-service-warns-people-not-to-outdoor-burn-use-at-home-fireworks-during-drought Sharryse Piggott /2024-04-15/meet-the-private-landowners-who-want-to-bring-fire-back-to-north-carolinas-forests 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. Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:23:42 GMT /2024-04-15/meet-the-private-landowners-who-want-to-bring-fire-back-to-north-carolinas-forests Zachary Turner /environment/2024-02-29/north-carolina-wildfire-season-march-spring With alluring warm weather and blooming plants, March marks the start of North Carolina’s spring wildfire season. Thu, 29 Feb 2024 13:33:42 GMT /environment/2024-02-29/north-carolina-wildfire-season-march-spring Sophie Mallinson /2023-11-20/high-winds-and-fire-risk-prompt-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-to-close-elkmont-and-cades-cove-campgrounds 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. Mon, 20 Nov 2023 19:02:54 GMT /2023-11-20/high-winds-and-fire-risk-prompt-great-smoky-mountains-national-park-to-close-elkmont-and-cades-cove-campgrounds BPR ¹ÏÉñapp /environment/2023-10-03/nc-wildfire-season-fall-activity-forest-service-burning-safety The North Carolina Forest Service tells people to be cautious, as the falling of leaves signals the start of wildfire season. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 14:10:24 GMT /environment/2023-10-03/nc-wildfire-season-fall-activity-forest-service-burning-safety Sophie Mallinson /environment/2023-07-18/north-carolinas-air-quality-keeps-changing-heres-why Wildfires burning in Canada have left states, like North Carolina, with smoky summer skies and fluctuating air quality. Tue, 18 Jul 2023 22:27:53 GMT /environment/2023-07-18/north-carolinas-air-quality-keeps-changing-heres-why Sophie Mallinson /environment/2023-03-02/march-officially-start-north-carolina-wildfire-season North Carolina Forest Service officials are giving tips to residents to help prevent human-caused wildfires. Thu, 02 Mar 2023 16:29:30 GMT /environment/2023-03-02/march-officially-start-north-carolina-wildfire-season Sharryse Piggott /environment/2022-07-06/hyde-county-wildfire-releasing-millions-of-tons-of-carbon-dioxide The wildfire started June 19 by a lightning strike. It's burning soil underground that's thousands of years old and full of carbon. One expert calls the situation a tragedy. Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:22:25 GMT /environment/2022-07-06/hyde-county-wildfire-releasing-millions-of-tons-of-carbon-dioxide Celeste Gracia /2020-01-10/enormous-megafire-in-australia-engulfs-1-5-million-acres Two fires have merged into a single blaze more than three times as big as California's largest-ever known fire. A quarter of a million people have been urged to evacuate towns south of Sydney. Fri, 10 Jan 2020 11:33:00 GMT /2020-01-10/enormous-megafire-in-australia-engulfs-1-5-million-acres Scott Neuman /environment/2020-01-06/the-pentagon-says-wildfires-driven-by-climate-change-are-a-growing-national-security-threat A 2019 Department of Defense report concluded that the effects of a changing climate, including wildfires, threaten dozens of military bases. Mon, 06 Jan 2020 18:07:52 GMT /environment/2020-01-06/the-pentagon-says-wildfires-driven-by-climate-change-are-a-growing-national-security-threat Jacob Margolis