Crews contain 30% of Tryon wildfire as burn bans remain in effect
Western North Carolina officials report that crews are responding to a large wildfire in Polk County while burn bans remain ...
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Second annual Tryon Chili Cookoff brings community together
On Friday, February 28, downtown Tryon was alive with spice and camaraderie as the 2nd annual Tryon Chili Cookoff, ...
‘Several hundred’ evacuated as rapid wildfire consumes some 500 acres in western NC
Tryon in western North Carolina has been forced to evacuate residents from as many as 200 structures due to a “rapidly ...
Evacuations remain in effect; 30% contained in Tryon fire
The Polk County Fire Marshal's Office says as of 8:00 pm the 176 fire is 30% contained and has burned over 500 acres. Back ...
Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to ...
Wildfires across the Carolinas prompt evacuations as the region faces more dry conditions Sunday
Firefighters are working against dry, windy conditions Sunday as they battle wildfires scorching parts of the Carolinas. ...
Wildfires Break Out in the Carolinas, Prompting Evacuations
The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near ...
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Tryon forest fire 30% contained, has burned over 500 acres
TRYON—A brush fire that spread rapidly on Saturday, March 1, has now burned over 500 acres between Tryon and Saluda and was 30% contained as of Sunday evening, officials say. Back-burning operations ...
Evacuations underway in Tryon following brush fire
The Tryon Police Department is urging residents along a section of Highway 176 to evacuate following a recent brush fire on ...
Utility project causes daily closures on West Sixth Street in Uptown
CHARLOTTE — Drivers should expect daily closures on West Sixth Street in Uptown for the next several weeks due to a utility ...
Wildfire maps: See where fires are burning in North Carolina, South Carolina
In South Carolina, 175 wildfires burned across the state, scorching over 4,200 acres of land and straining firefighting resources, according to the state fire marshal's office. Response operations ...