Wildfires broke out in western North Carolina this week near towns that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene. Two fires broke out Wednesday afternoon just north of Marion, 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 ...

Two fires are now burning in western North Carolina's McDowell County, just four months after it was hard-hit by Hurricane Helene.

The 250-acre fire started after a tree fell on a power line on Bat Cave Road in Old Fort, an area already recovering from ...

The fire is happening while Western North Carolina is under an increased fire danger warning due to gusty winds, making it ...

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

As of 6:30 p.m. Jan. 30, firefighters were continuing burnout operations in McDowell County on the North Fork Fire, which has grown to 200 acres and is 20% contained.

Marion County Sheriff’s Office confirmed ... He is currently being held in North Carolina awaiting extradition. The investigation is still ongoing. Stay with WMBF News for updates.

MARION, N.C. — A former church leader in Marion faces serious charges after allegedly taking money and supplies meant to help Hurricane Helene victims in the community. Jeffrey Brian Merrow, 60 ...