Last WNC wildfires contained

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Wednesday, 20/12/2023

For the first time since Oct. 23, Western North Carolina is free of active wildfires. 

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Fire activity resumes

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Wednesday, 06/12/2023

Despite an uptick in precipitation and humidity levels, the region is still facing the worst drought conditions  since 2017, with renewed fire activity over the past week. 

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