Western North Carolina officials report that crews are responding to a large wildfire in Polk County while burn bans remain ...

Fire danger’ warning issued to North and South Carolina as largest blaze swells to 2,000 acres - Hundreds of firefighters are ...

A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as ...

TRYON—A brush fire that spread rapidly on Saturday, March 1, has now burned over 500 acres between Tryon and Saluda and was 30% contained as of Sunday evening, officials say. Back-burning operations ...

Tryon in western North Carolina has been forced to evacuate residents from as many as 200 structures due to a “rapidly ...

Polk County Emergency Management said some people who had to evacuate from their homes could be allowed to return as soon as ...

The Polk County Fire Marshal's Office says as of 8:00 pm the 176 fire is 30% contained and has burned over 500 acres. Back ...

TRYON—A large brush fire spread near Tryon on Saturday, prompting evacuations. According to Deputy Chief Josh Connell with ...

The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near ...

The Tryon Police Department is urging residents along a section of Highway 176 to evacuate following a recent brush fire on ...

The Carolinas are facing an unprecedented wildfire crisis this March, with flames devouring thousands of acres across both states.

Tryon officials are asking residents to evacuate as crews continue their response to a rapidly spreading brush fire. Crews are working on structure protection and air operations while also ...