DEQ’s website has a list of resources for keeping safe around wildfire smoke.

As of 8 a.m. on April 2, the statewide burn ban has been lifted, and the Buncombe County local open burning ban has been lifted effective 10 a.m. Residents are reminded to adhere to all local fire ...

Additionally, Buncombe, Swain and Polk counties will have a Code Red air quality alert today, according to the North Carolina ...

The Buncombe County Board of Commissioners is considering reducing some permitting costs for work on primary residences damaged or destroyed by 50%.

Transylvania and Henderson counties are under a Code Purple air quality advisory on Friday, March 28. Buncombe, Swain and Polk counties also have Code Red unhealthy air. How to know if the ...

Wildfire smoke is causing hazy skies in Western North Carolina, prompting air quality alerts in several counties.

The Buncombe County fire marshal issued an open burning ban on Wednesday, March 19, due to extreme fire danger conditions.

Four WNC counties have made adjustments to their spring sports schedules for Friday due to poor air quality and multiple ...