N.C. Forest Service reminds public of increased wildfire risk, urges caution with outdoor burning

Agencies contained a wildland fire in the Ford Road area that consumed approximately 20 acres. As fall wildfire season begins in North Carolina, the N.C.

Forest Service is urging the public to take extra care with outdoor burning. As fall wildfire season begins in North Carolina, the N.C.

Forest Service is urging the public to take extra care with outdoor burning.

Wildfire activity typically increases from October through early December, when falling leaves, dry vegetation and changing weather conditions can allow fires to spread quickly.