ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fire danger remains high across North Carolina, with some areas reaching extreme conditions as dry weather and gusty winds increase the risk of fast-moving wildfires, officials said.
The North Carolina Forest Service warned that fires can ignite quickly from nearly any source and spread rapidly, with “spot fires” — new blazes sparked by wind-driven embers — posing a constant threat.
Authorities are urging residents to avoid outdoor burning and use caution with potential ignition sources, including cigarettes, matches, machinery and farm equipment…