The North Carolina Forest Service has shared what it called a "final update" on the Black Cove Complex.The total size of the ...

The Black Cove Complex in Polk County has become the highest-priority fire in the United States, according to the North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS). A total of 476 personnel from across North ...

From this vantage point, Bill Wilson watches as Chinook helicopters, spotter planes and air tankers launch an aerial fight ...

Evacuations were ordered for a fire near Bryson City that was only 10% contained, emergency management officials said Friday night.

Three wildfires are currently burning in Polk and Henderson counties in North Carolina. The largest fire, the Black Cove Fire, has spread to over 2,800 acres and is at 0% containment. Over 260 ...

Firefighters continue to make steady progress on the Black Cove Complex fires as cold and wet conditions moved back into the area Wednesday. Precipitation has played a key role in helping firefighters ...

POLK COUNTY – As the Black Cove Complex blazed in Polk County, Marcus Eudy cut, scraped and dug buffer areas in front of the ...

Rain over the weekend helped fire crews in the region, and they hope more rain and thunderstorms will suppress wildfires further.

In Polk and Henderson counties, where the N.C. Forest Service and other regional firefighters have been working at putting the Black Cove Complex Fire, between .01-.1 inch of rain has already fallen.

Rain helped cool the Black Cove Complex wildfires, slowing fire activity, but crews remain on alert for new challenges.

Meanwhile, containment is increasing on the other Black Cove Complex fires. As of 7 p.m. Saturday, there were 493 personnel assigned to the Black Cove Complex with more resources set to arrive.

Meanwhile, containment is increasing on the other Black Cove Complex fires. As of 7 p.m. Saturday, there were 493 personnel assigned to the Black Cove Complex with more resources set to arrive. Crews ...