When Frank Graff, producer and host of the PBS show Sci NC, was covering the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, he met a woman in ...

Shawn Smith, who started with Polk Fire Rescue in 2003, has been interim chief since the resignation of former Chief Hezedean ...

Increased fire danger” warnings were issued across North and South Carolina on Tuesday, with winds in the region expected to ...

North and South Carolina under increased fire danger as strong winds threaten region - Dozens of wildfires have cropped up ...

Fire crews continue to battle a wildfire that has spread to more than 600 acres in Polk County. Polk County officials say the fire is 91% contained — however fire crews planned to suspend work Tuesday ...

A wildfire that started over the weekend in Polk County is almost fully contained. Read more: ...

POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — A wildfire that started over the weekend in Polk County is almost fully contained. According to Polk County Emergency Management and Fire Marshal, as of 2:30 p.m., the fire ...

A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as ...

On March 4, 2025 the Polk County Board Of County Commissioners the appointment of Shawn Smith to serve as Polk County Fire Rescue Services Director (Fire Rescue Chief). Chief Smith took over the ...

Evacuation notices were issued where homes were close to flames, such as in the Grand Strand of South Carolina and the ...

The North Carolina Forest Service reported over 200 wildfires across the state Monday. However, most are small and not threatening any structures.

Lighter winds Monday helped crews in South Carolina and North Carolina battle wildfires that caused evacuations and ...