Debris from Hurricane Helene provides fuel for spring wildfires

Wildfires grow to hundreds of acres after North Carolina lifts burn ban

Wildfires in the Carolinas have been fueled by dry and warm weather and leftover hurricane debris

Debris from Hurricane Helene provides fuel for spring wildfires

A wildfire in McDowell County has burned 856 acres. Five structures are under threat, and evacuations remain in place as firefighters work to contain the flames.

Protect Trees from Storm Damage: Key Warning Signs - CCR-Mag.com

It’s been several months since Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc across the southeastern shore.  Yet, thousands live with the fallout. From losing their homes to rebuilding them, the storm will forever go down in U.S. history as one of the deadliest. NOAA’s National Hurricane Center released its final report on Helene, stating that the tropical storm’s winds were responsible for 65 direct deaths. Unfortunately, most of those deaths were caused by f…