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Community rallies at Station 28: Spring Fish Fry aims to fuel district firefighters
Station 28's Spring Fish Fry on April 26th aims to raise crucial funds for Gibsonville Fire District. GIBSONVILLE, N.C. — If ...
Final update on Haoe Lead Fire shows over 50% containment: USFS
The Haoe Lead Fire has reached 3,103 acres and 57% containment as of Thursday morning, according to the U.S. Forest Service.
Wildfire updates | April 23: Sam Davis Road Fire reaches 100% containment
The Sam Davis Road Fire has reached 559 acres and 100% containment as of Wednesday morning, Swain County Emergency Management reports. It is located about four miles southwest of Bryson City. On ...
Wilmington Fire Department opens registration for Junior Fire Academy
WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Wilmington Fire Department (WFD) is hosting its annual Junior Fire Academy for the summer.
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Fire danger concerns in the wildfire-ravaged Carolinas set to continue as more than 12,000 acres burn
“Fire danger concerns continue Friday and possibly Saturday.” The Wilmington, North Carolina, office said residents should brace for warmer weather on Friday. open image in gallery Forecasters ...