Transylvania County officials have updated the public on the escalating wildfire situation across the county on March 28. According to a release, the total acreage affected by the three wildfires in Transylvania County is as follows: Pisgah... Link to Full Story
According to a noon update from Transylvania County officials, the Table Rock Fire from South Carolina has expanded in size and is at approximately 4,556 acres. The Persimmon Ridge Fire, also from South Carolina, is at an estimated 1,353 acres.... Link to Full Story
The North Carolina Forest Service and Henderson County Emergency Management held a community meeting Tuesday night in Flat Rock, the first in Henderson County since the Black Cove Complex crossed over county lines. This is the second community... Link to Full Story
The North Carolina Forest Service is working to establish dozer lines in the Headwaters State Forest area of Transylvania County ahead of anticipated fire growth, according to the Connestee Fire Rescue. A Facebook post from the fire station in... Link to Full Story
Henderson County Declares State of Emergency Due to Wildfires:Henderson County Board of Commissioners Chairman William Lapsley has declared a State of Emergency for Henderson County effective 5:00 p.m., Monday, March 24, 2025 due to the wildfires... Link to Full Story
More than 300 firefighters and emergency personnel are in Polk County working fire lines on three major wildfires under the Black Cove Complex. Staffing continues to climb from 280 on Tuesday and 240 on Monday. One-hundred-sixty-five homes have... Link to Full Story
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