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WildfiresAir Force: NC Air Guardsmen killed while fighting wildfires flew into wind burstSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Wed, 11/14/2012 - 10:14pm.READ MORE:
Four crew members aboard a North Carolina Air National Guard plane fighting Western wildfires were killed last summer because the crew misjudged conditions and flew into a wind burst that slammed them to the ground, an Air Force crash report says.
Full story... » Rain helps as Pender Co. fire lingers into third monthSubmitted by Ramon Herrera on Mon, 08/01/2011 - 4:48pm.READ MORE:  The Juniper Road Fire in Pender County is close to being 100 percent contained. The NC Forest Service just passed command of the fire to the local office in Whiteville; a move made possible by improved containment and fewer crews fighting the fire.
Full story...Crews battling wildfires burned out after weeks on dutySubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Wed, 07/06/2011 - 5:14pm.READ MORE:
Fighting along a fire line for weeks at a time is a challenging task. Many of the crews battling a wildfire in Pender County have been at it for more than a month straight.
Full story...Pender fires slow; smoke still a problemSubmitted by Ryan Franklin on Tue, 07/05/2011 - 4:19pm.READ MORE:
The Pender County wildfires have slowed down slightly, but are not done burning yet.
Full story... » Smoke, fog to stick around till afternoonSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 07/01/2011 - 2:19pm.READ MORE: As smoke moves south, crews make progress on Pender fireSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Thu, 06/30/2011 - 4:30pm.READ MORE:
Waking up this morning you may have smelled or seen smoke where you live. As winds in the Cape Fear region shifted, smoke from the Pender County fires is pushing southward affecting residents down the coast and across the state line.
Full story...Visitors say Pender wildfires no reason to cancel holiday beach plansSubmitted by Katie Harden on Tue, 06/28/2011 - 4:34pm.READ MORE:
Crews fighting wildfires in Pender County set controlled burns today to try and get rid of fuel for the flames. Many folks traveling to the area may be worried if their holiday plans will be ruined because of the fire and smoke. But tourists who have already made their way to the area say there is nothing to worry about.
Full story...Pender County Commission approves fireworks despite raging wildfiresSubmitted by Katie Harden on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 9:22pm.READ MORE:
Although 22,000 acres are still on fire in Pender County as of Monday evening, some folks say the show must go on.
Full story...Rain could hinder work on Pender Co. fire linesSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/27/2011 - 7:30am.READ MORE: Pender County wildfires continue to burn, force residents to evacuateSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Sun, 06/26/2011 - 9:22pm.READ MORE:
There is another significant wildfire that has moved into Pender County. The Blueberry Farm Fire has rekindled and broken containment lines causing evacuations.
Full story...Eastern North Carolina wildfires take toll on the public's health in coastal countiesSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 06/24/2011 - 4:02pm.READ MORE: Cumberland fire possibly lit by controlled burnSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 02/23/2011 - 10:28am.READ MORE:
The owner of land ravaged by a still-burning fire in Cumberland County says she believes the fire started as a controlled burn and is questioning why state officials permitted it in the first place.
Full story... » Weather provides break from wildfiresSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 5:46pm.READ MORE: Cumberland County blaze ravages nearly 1,000 acresSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 02/22/2011 - 10:30am.READ MORE:
A wildfire spreading across nearly 1,000 acres in Cumberland County is being fueled by dry brush and pines.
Full story... » Crews keep eye on big Pender Co. fireSubmitted by Marissa Jasek on Mon, 02/21/2011 - 5:59pm.READ MORE:
Much of North Carolina is under a burn ban, and for good reason. The combination of wind, low humidity and warm temperatures made Pender County ripe for wildfires this weekend.
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