Downed power lines spark brush fires

Snowbird – A U.S. Forest Service crew discovered a brush fire burning shortly before 4:30 p.m. Saturday. Local firefighters from both the U.S. and N.C. forest services responded to the fire burning on Old Santeetlah Road.

Brush fire follows rain

Wolf Creek – In spite of recent heavy rainfall, a few days of wind and sun has dried the woods enough to burn already. The Graham County 911 dispatch received a report of a brush fire out of control around 3:15 p.m. Sunday.

Brush fire damages home, four acres

Topton – Even though officials have continually advised residents to avoid outdoor burning – due to dry conditions this fall – some are still attempting to cheat fate. A home on Old Colvard Road in the southwestern portion of Graham County received slight damage to some siding from a Nov.

Significant winter storm brings ice, freezing rain, potential for damaged and downed trees across North Carolina

Raleigh – Snow, ice and freezing rain can severely impact trees and forested areas across the state. The N.C. Forest Service urges property owners and anyone preparing for or cleaning up after a storm to be cautious and to always think safety first.

Brush fires threaten homes

Tuskeegee – Firefighters with the N.C. Forest Service, U.S. Forest Service and Stecoah Fire Department responded to a small brush fire in Tuskegee Acres around 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Quick response from firefighters resulted in the fire being kept small, although three structures were threatened.