Hurricane Helene debris could impact NC fire risk for decades
Published on April 11, 2026.
The North Carolina Forest Service has warned that debris from Hurricane Helene could significantly impact the fire risk for the next decade. Several fires have occurred in areas where significant amounts of damage has been caused by the destruction of the infrastructure. A statewide burn ban remains in place due to dry conditions.
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