Wildfires prompt evacuations and an emergency declaration in the Carolinas

Residents reel as sudden blaze threatens beloved coastal town: 'It was all hands on deck'

Residents and small businesses in the Florida Keys were left in a difficult situation after a massive wildfire devastated the area. What's happening? CBS News detailed the aftermath of a recent wildfire that burned nearly 27,000 acres, which is larger than the entire city of Fort Lauderdale. The wildfire left thick smoke billowing over the only two routes in and out of the Florida Keys, causing the roads to be closed. @countrymusicman It's like …

Governor broadens state of emergency on wildfires

On Wednesday, Gov. Josh Stein issued a state of emergency to expand the state's capacity to respond to the wildfires burning in western North Carolina.

Rowan County included in state of emergency from governor - Salisbury Post

By Elisabeth Strillacci A state of emergency has been issued by Governor Josh Stein in response to the still only partially contained wildfires in western North Carolina and to the continued high fire risk across the state, and it includes Rowan County. According to the State of Emergency Stein issued Wednesday, March 26, he has extended the order across the state, stating a state of emergency “exists in the counties and tribal lands listed belo…

Over half of North Carolina's in a drought. How much rain do we need to end it?

Over 60% of North Carolina and South Carolina are under an official drought as wildfires ravage the western parts of the region.

Transylvania County provides update on State of Emergency

As of Thursday at noon in Transylvania County, 758 structures were under a mandatory evacuation and 24 people were staying at the emergency shelter set up at the county recreation center.