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Wildfire weather outlook: When will it rain in Western NC, Upstate SC? Here's what NWS says
Prolonged dry weather conditions can cause wildfires to increase in intensity and spread faster, making them difficult to contain.
'Prime fire weather conditions': Another dry day in Western NC amid spreading wildfires
It's another dry, sunny day in Western North Carolina. Typically, this gorgeous spring weather would be ideal, but Friday, March 28, the dry conditions warrant concern. Plus, the area will see gusty winds of up to 30 miles per hour on Friday.
Wildfires in western North Carolina: Weather conditions, containment updates
Fire crews from North Carolina and 14 other states are battling the massive wildfires burning in the Black Cove Complex. About 458 personnel are on the ground, working to contain the flames. The NC Department of Agriculture said resources are being diverted to other North Carolina fires.

Silver fire moves fast in Mono, Inyo counties

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Winds hamper crews battling fast-moving Silver fire in Inyo, Mono counties
A vegetation fire was threatening structures in Inyo and Mono counties on Sunday evening, spurring mandatory evacuations in a portion of Mono County.
Silver fire moves fast in Mono, Inyo counties as wind gusts keep firefighting aircraft grounded
A vegetation fire was threatening structures in Inyo and Mono counties on Sunday evening, spurring mandatory evacuations in a portion of Mono County.
1,000 acre Silver Fire burning near Bishop prompts evacuation orders, warnings in Inyo, Mono counties
The blaze, which is being called the Silver Fire, was reported at around 2:10 p.m. on Sunday near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon Road, just north of Bishop.
Polk County wildfire crews ready to take advantage of weekend weather
"As far as these fires go, this is very good," said Terry Lebo, incident meteorologist for the National Weather Service.
Red Flag Warnings Issued in 3 States Amid 'Critical' Fire Conditions
Red flag warnings across New Mexico, Texas, and Colorado as "critical" fire conditions worsen through Tuesday with high winds.
Dry and windy conditions will create ‘elevated risk of wildfire spread’ in 9 central Pa. counties: National Weather Service
There is an elevated risk of wildfire spread on Saturday afternoon in those counties due to a combination of dry and windy ...
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Controlled burns and aerial support help slow fire in Pisgah National Forest
Crews in Western North Carolina continue to work on a wildfire that began Wednesday in Haywood County. Here's the latest ...
Drought, Florida fire danger continues as Red Flag warnings, fire weather watch in effect
A brush fire in south Miami-Dade County has burned more than 25,000 acres. Rain continues to stay away from much of Florida ...
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Wildfire weather outlook: When will it rain in Upstate SC, Western NC? Here's what NWS says
The National Weather Service at GSP has issued a hazardous weather outlook for northeast Georgia, Piedmont North Carolina, Western N.C., and Upstate South Carolina due to increased wildfire ...