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

What to know about wildfires at Table Rock State Park and Persimmon Ridge; evacuation orders in place, poor air quality.

because now we find ourself in the bind we are today," Strother said. "Time isn't on our side anymore." Improving local air ...

Several WNC counties are under severe air quality alerts for Thursday, March 27, with one being issued a Code Purple.

The EPA's decision on the Valley's ozone nonattainment issue could have big impacts on public health and the local economy. Here's what to know.

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

Abby Huseth and Amy Cilimburg write, A group of current and former employees of the EPA published an open letter from EPA ...

Some say officials haven't done enough to prioritize the issue and its public ... the bind we are today," Strother said. "Time isn't on our side anymore." Improving local air quality may now ...

Wildfires are raging in Western North Carolina, with the worst impacts in Polk County. Keep up with information on the fires ...