Wildfires Coverage

Park rangers seek information on human-made fires at NC historic site

According to the Parks Service, the two fires happened around 9:02 a.m. on Sunday adjacent to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site's Freedom Trail.

WRAL staff

Firefighters battle record-setting wildfires across Texas

Firefighters are facing major challenges trying to contain Texas' larges wildfire in state history.

Fast-Spreading Wildfires in Texas Panhandle Prompt Evacuations

CANADIAN, Texas — The second-largest wildfire on record in Texas raged across 850,000 acres Wednesday, as firefighters from around the state tried to contain it. The blaze has consumed houses, burned vast ranch lands, killed livestock and forced evacuations across the sparsely populated Texas Panhandle.

J. David Goodman and Miglena Sternadori, New York Times

Climate change makes devastating wildfire in NC more likely

New research shows an increase in the size and frequency of wildfires across the Eastern United States. Scientists say risk is growing due to climate change and development.

Climate change could make devastating wildfires more likely in NC

New research shows an increase in the size and frequency of wildfires across the Eastern United States. Scientists say risk is growing due to climate change and development.

Liz McLaughlin, WRAL climate change reporter

Climate in Crisis: Local wildfire risk increasing

Could the recent deadly wildfires in Maui and California happen here in North Carolina? WRAL Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin takes an in-depth look at how fire threats are changing in North Carolina and how to find out if your home is at risk. Tune in to WRAL News Monday at 6 p.m.

On WRAL at 6: North Carolina wildfire risks are growing

Join WRAL's Climate Change Reporter Liz McLaughlin, as she steps inside our augmented reality studio, showing the rising dangers and checking to see if NC is ready to battle the flames.

A climate conspiracy theorist said the government deliberately lit wildfires. He just pleaded guilty to starting 14 himself

(CNN) -- A Canadian man who posted conspiracy theories on social media claiming the government was deliberately starting wildfires has pleaded guilty to starting 14 blazes that forced hundreds of people from their homes.

By Laura Paddison and Paula Newton, CNN

Stokes County wildfire burns at least 300 acres

A wildfire in Stokes County, North Carolina, has burned at least 300 acres and is expected to grow larger. Some evacuations are in place.

Man charged in Poplar Drive Fire burning in Henderson County

WMBF reports a man was charged in a debris burn that led to the Poplar Drive Fire in Henderson County.

WMBF staff

Collett Ridge wildfire in western NC spreads to 5,116 acres

We have an update about the wildfire burning in the North Carolina mountains. The fire has now spread to more than 5,000 acres, and officials are working to protect buildings in communities near McClellan Creek.

NC volunteer firefighter accused of setting several fires

A volunteer firefighter whose job is to put out fires is now accused of setting them.

WMBF news

Man charged in connection to NC wildfire, part of Blue Ridge Parkway closed

A man was arrested and a portion of the Blue Ridge Parkway is closed as a wildfire burns in western North Carolina amid the state's ongoing drought.

Aaron Thomas, WRAL reporter

Local firefighters head west to help battle multiple wildfires.

Officials with NC Forest Service say careless debris burning is the leading cause of wildfires in NC.

Drought, warm weather in southeast spurring wildfires

November is the peak month of the fire season across the country, but certain areas, including parts of the Southeast, are expected to be at an "above-normal" risk.

Lola Fadulu, New York Times

Poplar drive fire in Henderson County grows to 431 acres, 5% contained

The North Carolina Forest Service issued a burn ban for Henderson County and 13 other counties in the western part of the state as crews work to contain the fire.

Fort Liberty newlyweds help wildfire relief effort while on honeymoon in Maui

On their honeymoon in Hawaii, two Fort Liberty officers put their honeymoon on hold to help with relief efforts.

Ashley Rowe, WRAL anchor/reporter

Red Cross volunteers work to assist those impacted by Maui wildfires

Workers and volunteers in Hawaii are sorting through donation for those impacted by the devastating wildfires.

Disaster responders from NC heading to Maui

Friday morning, a group of disaster responders here in North Carolina will be heading to Maui to help those affected by the wildfires. The American Red Cross of NC said they are sending six disaster responders to provide aid to locals and tourists in need.

NC disaster responders heading to Maui to help the thousands of people affected by wildfires

The American Red Cross of NC said they are sending six disaster responders to provide aid to locals and tourists in need.

Lora Lavigne, WRAL anchor/reporter

Local families hope to get home from Maui wildfires, wild first responders from NC move in

As 1,000 flock to airports to escape the Maui wildfires, WRAL News spoke with one Morrisville family who is still trying to get off the island.

For visitors, locals, fires in Maui truly devastating

Hawaiian officials are urging tourists to postpone their trips, but some North Carolinians are already there.

Garner family on vacation in Maui witnesses devastating wildfires

A Garner family is on vacation in Maui to celebrate an anniversary and birthday. They describe their scary experience being stuck in the midst of the devastating wildfires in Hawaii.

Triangle man gives emotional, firsthand account of devstation from Hawaii wildfires

Greg Taylor -- a familiar name here in the Triangle -- gives his emotional, firsthand account of the devstation from Hawaii wildfires.

Wildfires claim 67 lives: 'It looks apocalyptic,' says former Raleigh resident living in Maui

As tourists try to get off Maui and return to the mainland, some former Raleigh residents call the island home.

WRAL staff