FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration - North Carolina Black Cove Fire Complex

FEMA Fire Management Assistance Declaration - North Carolina Black Cove Fire Complex

FEMA Alert March 22, 2025 FEMA has issued a Fire Management Assistance Declaration for the state of North Carolina to supplement state, tribal and local recovery efforts in areas affected by the Black Cove Fire Complex on March 19, 2025.  The following counties have been approved for assistance: Public Assistance: Polk   North Carolina Black Cove Fire Complex (FM-5574-NC) List of Affected Zip Codes   Additional Resources FEMA’s web site FEMA’s …

City of Asheville issues additional local restrictions to supplement statewide burn ban - The City of Asheville

On Friday, March 21, the N.C. Forest Service issued a ban on all open burning due to the increased fire risk across the state.  As conditions in western North Carolina worsen, The City of Asheville Fire Marshal’s Office has issued additional local restrictions to reduce the risk of wildfires within city limits. Effective immediately, open burning is prohibited in the City of Asheville, including within 100 feet of an occupied dwelling. Under thi…