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Fires along the east coast were fueled by strong winds and drought conditions. Overnight, a blaze at Table Rock State Park in South Carolina burned more than 1,000 acres. In New Jersey, the Wharton State Forest fire is fully contained. NBC News' Kathy Park has more from Polk County, North Carolina.
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23h ago

Deadly South Korean wildfires may have been set off by family grave rite

The wildfires devastated the country’s southern regions, killing at least 30 people and burning more than 119,000 acres of land.
Helicopters dumped water over a burning forest in South Korea on Thursday as authorities struggled to contain the country’s worst-ever wildfires, which have killed 26 people, forced at least 37,000 others to flee their homes and destroyed more than 300 structures.
Helicopters dumped water over a burning forest in South Korea on Thursday as authorities struggled to contain the country’s worst-ever wildfires, which have killed 26 people, forced at least 37,000 others to flee their homes and destroyed more than 300 structures.
1d ago

Midwest and South battered by severe thunderstorms and large hail

Damaging winds and tornadoes may also be possible across the Mississippi, Ohio and Tennessee valleys Sunday.
A map with green, yellow, and orange circular masses highlighting the Southern Mississippi valley region on a graphic of a U.S. map
A map with green, yellow, and orange circular masses highlighting the Southern Mississippi valley region on a graphic of a U.S. map
2d ago

South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

The Table Rock fire started a week ago and has been doubling in size since Tuesday as windy and dry conditions have spread through the mountains.
North Carolina Wildfires.
North Carolina Wildfires.
3d ago

Three dead in South Texas after more than foot of rain falls in Rio Grande Valley

The top official in Hidalgo County issued a disaster declaration after more than a foot of rain fell, causing widespread damage. One death was also reported across the border in Mexico.
Extreme Weather Texas flood flooding water
Extreme Weather Texas flood flooding water
4d ago

Rain and cooler weather help South Korean fire crews battle devastating wildfires

The wildfires, which have killed 28 people and razed vast swaths of land in the southeast in the last week, were 85% contained as of Friday morning, the Korea Forest Service said.
South Korea is currently grappling with devastating wildfires that have claimed at least 24 lives and forced the evacuation of over 27,000 residents in the southeastern region.
South Korea is currently grappling with devastating wildfires that have claimed at least 24 lives and forced the evacuation of over 27,000 residents in the southeastern region.
4d ago

Hurricane Helene aftermath fuels Carolina fires, prompting new warnings and evacuations

The Table Rock Fire in South Carolina, which was ignited by young hikers, continued to grow Thursday and has burned an estimated 8,679 acres.
A man uses binoculars as smoke rises.
A man uses binoculars as smoke rises.

With fewer weather balloons after government staffing cuts, forecasts may be less accurate

At least 10 sites have suspended or limited weather balloon launches, which used to occur twice daily, because of the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Weather Service.
A woman holds a weather balloon on pavement against a dusky sky.
A woman holds a weather balloon on pavement against a dusky sky.
6d ago

More than 8 million under red flag warnings as wildfires still rage in the Carolinas

The risk is spread throughout Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, northern Georgia and extreme western portions of North Carolina and South Carolina.
Firefighters on duty.
Firefighters on duty.
6d ago

Wildfires ravage southern South Korea, killing 18 people and forcing 27,000 to evacuate

Officials also said a helicopter crashed during efforts to contain wildfires in the southeastern town of Uiseong, one of the areas hardest-hit by the wildfires.
At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said.
At least 18 people have been killed in one of South Korea's worst wildfire outbreaks, with multiple blazes burning and causing "unprecedented damage", the acting president said.
7d ago

Wildfires continue to scorch Carolinas, with some homes destroyed and people ordered to evacuate

A brief bout of rain Monday couldn't stop the fires, which have taken advantage of strong winds, low humidity and moderate to long-term drought conditions.
A wildfire burning in South Carolina over the weekend.
A wildfire burning in South Carolina over the weekend.
8d ago

At least 4 people dead in South Korea wildfires

Over 9,000 staff members and 105 helicopters were deployed to quell the fires engulfing areas mostly in the southeast of the country, officials said.
At least 4 people dead in South Korea  wildfires
At least 4 people dead in South Korea  wildfires

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