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High Fire Danger Grips Western North Carolina | WNC Times
Fire danger: Yellow = High / Orange= Very High
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March 24, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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#HurricaneHelene #NorthCarolina WIND DAMAGE
But serenity was shattered when Hurricane Helene blasted through with extreme winds on Sept. 27. Days of rain had soaked the soils. Helene caused catastrophic damage across about a fifth of the region’s million-acre forests, according to #NCForestService
But serenity was shattered when Hurricane Helene blasted through with extreme winds on Sept. 27. Days of rain had soaked the soils. Helene caused catastrophic damage across about a fifth of the region’s million-acre forests, according to #NCForestService
November 9, 2024 at 5:36 PM
#HurricaneHelene #NorthCarolina WIND DAMAGE
But serenity was shattered when Hurricane Helene blasted through with extreme winds on Sept. 27. Days of rain had soaked the soils. Helene caused catastrophic damage across about a fifth of the region’s million-acre forests, according to #NCForestService
But serenity was shattered when Hurricane Helene blasted through with extreme winds on Sept. 27. Days of rain had soaked the soils. Helene caused catastrophic damage across about a fifth of the region’s million-acre forests, according to #NCForestService
I took to the House floor last week to the congratulate the Warren County N.C. Forest Service staff of Jim Short, Sam Wright, Jeremy Seaman, & Glen Garner on winning the 2025 Moreland Gueth Water Quality Award. #warrencountync #NCForestService #HD27
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Rep. Pierce Congratulates Warren County NC Forest Service Staff
YouTube video by Rodney D. Pierce
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January 21, 2026 at 3:31 PM
I took to the House floor last week to the congratulate the Warren County N.C. Forest Service staff of Jim Short, Sam Wright, Jeremy Seaman, & Glen Garner on winning the 2025 Moreland Gueth Water Quality Award. #warrencountync #NCForestService #HD27
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Crews are responding to a wildfire in Wilkes County, and evacuations have been reported. #WFDD #wildfire #WilkesCounty #NCForestService
Crews battling fire in Wilkes County, evacuations reported
As of 9:40 p.m. on Sunday, March 30, the North Carolina Forest Service's interactive map shows the wildfire to be 140 acres and 0% contained. It also shows another 45-acre fire in Wilkes County, 15% contained.
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March 30, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Crews are responding to a wildfire in Wilkes County, and evacuations have been reported. #WFDD #wildfire #WilkesCounty #NCForestService
Democratic colleagues Reps. Eric Ager, Brian Turner, Lindsey Prather & I filed HB 599 "Award N.C. Forest Service Pay Increase" prior to Commissioner Troxler asking for salary increases. Disappointed this article doesn't mention it. #NCForestService #ncpol
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Wildfires up over 100% as Troxler asks for state funding for Forest Service vacancies, equipment
At April’s Council of State meeting, North Carolina Commissioner of Agriculture Steve Troxler called on the General Assembly for funding to help rebuild the state’s Forest Service as wildfires continu...
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April 9, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Democratic colleagues Reps. Eric Ager, Brian Turner, Lindsey Prather & I filed HB 599 "Award N.C. Forest Service Pay Increase" prior to Commissioner Troxler asking for salary increases. Disappointed this article doesn't mention it. #NCForestService #ncpol
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Fast-Moving Wildfire Shuts Down US 19E at Avery-Mitchell Line; Residents on High Alert wnctimes.com/article/fast... #AveryCounty #Wildfire #NorthCarolina #WNCnews #BreakingNews #NCForestService #MitchellCounty #ForestFire #FireSafety #NCFire #EmergencyManagement #WildfireAlert #AveryCountyNC
Fast-Moving Wildfire Shuts Down US 19E at Avery-Mitchell Line; Residents on High Alert | WNC Times
Avery-Mitchell County -- April 22, 2026: A fast-moving wildfire ignited early Wednesday afternoon near the Avery-Mitchell county line, prompting emergency evacuations and the immediate closure of a ma...
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April 22, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Fast-Moving Wildfire Shuts Down US 19E at Avery-Mitchell Line; Residents on High Alert wnctimes.com/article/fast... #AveryCounty #Wildfire #NorthCarolina #WNCnews #BreakingNews #NCForestService #MitchellCounty #ForestFire #FireSafety #NCFire #EmergencyManagement #WildfireAlert #AveryCountyNC
Wildfire Risk Rises in WNC: Can New Tech Protect Homes from Helene Debris? wnctimes.com/article/wild... #WNC #WesternNC #WildfireSafety #HurricaneHelene #Asheville #PublicSafety #ClimateTech #NCForestService #WNCNews #WildfirePrevention #wnctimes ##FireTax #NCwx #Innovation #BlueRidge #Tech #HiTech
Wildfire Risk Rises in WNC: Can New Tech Protect Homes from Helene Debris? | WNC Times
Wildfire risk soars in WNC after Hurricane Helene. Can new camera tech protect forests & homes? Learn about early detection efforts!
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April 11, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Wildfire Risk Rises in WNC: Can New Tech Protect Homes from Helene Debris? wnctimes.com/article/wild... #WNC #WesternNC #WildfireSafety #HurricaneHelene #Asheville #PublicSafety #ClimateTech #NCForestService #WNCNews #WildfirePrevention #wnctimes ##FireTax #NCwx #Innovation #BlueRidge #Tech #HiTech
Local Heroes Answer the Call in Lake Lure wnctimes.com/article/loca... #LakeLure #LakeLureFire #FirstResponders #WNCnews #ChimneyRock #RutherfordCounty #ThankYouFirefighters #CommunityStrong #NCForestService #DukeEnergy #REMC #WNCStrong #wnctimes #asheville #LocalNews
Local Heroes Answer the Call in Lake Lure | WNC Times
Town of Lake Lure -- February 8, 2026: Residents of Lake Lure are breathing a sigh of freedom and relief today following a relentless series of emergencies that put local emergency services to the ult...
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February 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
Local Heroes Answer the Call in Lake Lure wnctimes.com/article/loca... #LakeLure #LakeLureFire #FirstResponders #WNCnews #ChimneyRock #RutherfordCounty #ThankYouFirefighters #CommunityStrong #NCForestService #DukeEnergy #REMC #WNCStrong #wnctimes #asheville #LocalNews
Mountain Island Educational State Forest is a terrific new resource for schoolchildren and adults alike. Learn more about the amenities in the northeast corner of Gaston County in this video from the N.C. Forest Service: youtu.be/vTZFhZWgX3g?...
Introducing: Mountain Island Educational State Forest
YouTube video by ncforestservice
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December 11, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Mountain Island Educational State Forest is a terrific new resource for schoolchildren and adults alike. Learn more about the amenities in the northeast corner of Gaston County in this video from the N.C. Forest Service: youtu.be/vTZFhZWgX3g?...