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North Carolina Wildfires: State of Emergency Declared Amid Evacuations

3/27/2025

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Governor Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency in North Carolina as wildfires rage, notably the Black Cove Complex, which has scorched over 3,052 acres and remains just 17% contained. Communities are under evacuation orders, and a statewide burn ban is enforced as firefighters confront fierce winds and parched conditions in their desperate fight against the flames.

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Governor Josh Stein has declared a State of Emergency in North Carolina as wildfires rage, notably the Black Cove Complex, which has scorched over 3,052 acres and remains just 17% contained. Communities are under evacuation orders, and a statewide burn ban is enforced as firefighters confront fierce winds and parched conditions in their desperate fight against the flames.