A federal incident management team has taken charge of combating multiple wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina, with additional support from out-of-state firefighters, including a team from Oregon. The fires, exacerbated by dry conditions, have led to mandatory evacuations and a state of emergency declaration, as they threaten areas still recovering from Hurricane Helene. Governor Josh Stein announced FEMA's approval of a grant to aid in the response, emphasizing the collaborative efforts of local and federal agencies to manage the crisis and ensure resident safety.
