Drought expands in North Carolina amid rash of mountain wildfires

Drought expands in North Carolina amid rash of mountain wildfires

(WGHP) – Drought conditions continue to expand in the mountains, foothills and western Piedmont of North Carolina with the latest update to the drought monitor.  The March 27 update shows that abnormally dry conditions have expanded across the southeast, and moderate to severe drought conditions have increased in North Carolina.  As of the recent drought update, nearly 95% of North Carolina is experiencing some level of drought, from abnormally …

Stein broadens State of Emergency as state coordinates response to wildfires, urges caution in Western North Carolina

RALEIGH — Governor Stein on Thursday, March 27, issued a State of Emergency to expand the state’s capacity to respond to the wildfires burning in western North Carolina. The Governor and Emergency Management Officials are urging North Carolinians to be…

NC Governor Expands State Of Emergency To Combat Wildfires

Source: Anadolu / Getty Governor Josh Stein has broadened his State of Emergency in response to the growing wildfire threat in Western North Carolina. This critical move aims to increase the state’s ability to manage and respond to rapidly spreading fires across the region. Residents are urged to exercise caution and remain vigilant as fire danger remains high. “The wildfires in Western North Carolina continue to grow, so I have expanded our Sta…

The fires advance in the counties of Buncombe, Henderson, Polk, Transylvania, Haywood, Madison, Jackson and Swain, where the forests were devastated by the floods, landslides and winds of Hurricane Helene. Governor Stein declared a state of emergency. Fire entry into West North Carolina caused a new natural disaster first published in Latin NC Link. Fires in West North Carolina cause a new natural disaster was first posted on March 27, 2025 at 9…