As wildfires continue to wreak havoc in western North Carolina, relief is being extended by the state and federal government. Governor Josh Stein announced Saturday that the state of emergency is extended for the next 30 days for 34 counties in NC. Wildfires have ravaged an already damaged part of the state, making it even harder for citizens to recover. โI appreciate all of the first responders, emergency managers, state forest rangers, and state and local officials working hard to protect North Carolinians from wildfires,โ said Governor Stein. โI am extending this State of Emergency to ensure the State Emergency Response Team has every resource available to continue to respond to wildfires to protect people and property.โ
