Wildfire updates: Much-needed rain in forecast

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — A little rain fell in the Asheville area Saturday night and Sunday morning, assisting in firefighting efforts in Western North Carolina.

Showers were expected to continue with thunderstorms developing Saturday afternoon, mostly in the western areas, the National Weather Service said.

It remains to be seen whether the precipitation, along with increased humidity and cloud cover, will be enough to help firefighters strengthen containment lines…

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