Helene Debris — Wildfire Risk for 10-20 Years The debris left behind by Hurricane Helene has fundamentally changed the wildfire landscape of western North Carolina — and according to state forest officials, the danger isn't going away anytime soo...

Helene debris will fuel wildfire risk in western NC for 10-20 years, NC Forest Service warns. 822,000+ acres of downed timber drying out. Fires burning 5-10x their normal size. Statewide burn ban in effect. wataugaonline.com/helene-debri... #HighCountryNC #WildfireNC #HurricaneHelene