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Wildfire erupts in North Carolina town recovering from Helene

The fire broke out on Wednesday in Old Fort, North Carolina, which was one of the North Carolina towns hardest hit by Hurricane Helene when the storm made landfall in September.

Newsweek on MSN · 8h

North Carolina Wildfire: Map Shows Active Incidents in Area

The wildfire, named the Crooked Creek Fire, ignited near the town of Old Fort, which was impacted by Hurricane Helene last September.

The Washington Post · 17h

Wildfire prompts evacuations in western North Carolina

Evacuations were ordered after a wildfire ignited in McDowell County, western North Carolina, on Wednesday, . This is the same area that was hit hard by Hurricane Helene in the fall.

YAHOO!News · 16h

Wildfires erupt in Helene-ravaged area of North Carolina

At least three wildfires ignited on Wednesday near North Carolina towns that were devastated by Hurricane Helene. The largest of the fires was estimated to have consumed 200 acres near the town of Marion and forced evacuations.

Yahoo · 18h

Wildfires in western North Carolina

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WCNC-TV Charlotte on MSN · 20h

Latest on McDowell County, North Carolina wildfire

William Kehler, firector of McDowell County Emergency Services, provides an update on the wildfire near Old Fort, NC.

McDowell County lifts wildfire evacuation order

Columbus Dispatch · 22h

'Out of control' wildfire burns 150 acres, causes evacuation order in Old Fort

The McDowell County Office of Emergency Management issued an evacuation order for residents between between 3000-4500 Bat Cave Road, Pine Cove Road, Juliet Drive, Roy Moore Road and all side roads on Jan.

Yahoo · 14h

Evacuations ordered for ‘out of control’ wildfire in McDowell County

WRAL · 14h

McDowell County wildfire grows to 250 acres, evacuation orders remain

Emergency crews are working to contain a wildfire in Western North Carolina on Wednesday night. McDowell County Emergency Management said that the wildfire in Old Fort is currently 15% contained, but evacuation orders remain in place.

Hawaii wildfire victims spared from testifying

Hosted on MSN · 21h

Hawaii wildfire victims spared from testifying after last-minute deal over $4B settlement

A last-minute deal reached between lawyers representing victims of a deadly Hawaii wildfire has averted the need for a trial to determine how to split a $4 billion settlement. The unusual trial had been expected to delve into difficult questions about survivors’ losses.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

A $4B Settlement for Hawaii Wildfire Victims Is in Legal Limbo as an Unusual Trial Starts

Victims of a deadly 2023 Hawaii wildfire that decimated the town of Lahaina are expected to testify in court during an unusual trial to determine how to divide a potential $4 billion settlement

Santa Rosa Press Democrat · 13h

Hawaii wildfire victims spared from testifying after last-minute deal over $4 billion settlement

Lawyers representing victims of a deadly Hawaii wildfire have reached a last-minute deal, averting a trial to determine how to split a $4 billion settlement.

California Wildfire Relief at Risk

Newsweek on MSN · 1d

California Wildfire Relief at Risk After Trump Funding Freeze

Federal funding for California wildfire relief could face roadblocks or delays after President Donald Trump ordered all federal agencies to stop issuing grants and loans beginning Tuesday evening, according to an internal memorandum sent Monday.

POLITICO on MSN · 1d

Trump’s funding freeze threat could imperil California wildfire aid

California Attorney General Rob Bonta assailed the Trump administration’s edict to halt federal funding as imprecise and frustratingly vague on Tuesday. But among the dozens of programs that could be cut,

HuffPost on MSN · 23h

Trump Thanks Himself In Bizarre Post About California Wildfires

For weeks, Trump has ripped officials in California over their handling of the wildfires that tore through the Los Angeles area, often based on misinformation. He has claimed Cali

16hon MSN

Fire crews battle ‘out of control’ wildfire east of Asheville, people are told to evacuate

The fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, in McDowell County, on Wednesday.

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Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 29

First discovered: 1 p.m. Jan. 29 A new wildfire was reported today at 1 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been ...

The Repository on MSN1h

FireAid Concert taking place in Inglewood taking place to benefit wildfire victims

Proceeds from the FireAid Concert taking place at the Kia Forum and Intuit Dome in Inglewood are going to help wildfire survivors. A long list of artists including Lady Gaga, Stevie Wonder, Olivia ...

Level 3 post-wildfire risk reports released for Ponderosa FSR and Komonko Creek fires

The Ministry of Forests has released detailed Level 3 post-wildfire natural hazards risk analysis reports for the Ponderosa FSR and Komonko Creek wildfires. Preliminary Level 2 reports were prepared i ...