On the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene, devastating wildfires are tearing through Western North Carolina, burning thousands of acres and prompting mandatory evacuations. Authorities have declared a state of emergency for over 30 counties as the fires, exacerbated by high winds and low humidity, become the highest priority in the country. While no fatalities have been reported, the impact of these wildfires is significant, with families losing homes and properties, particularly in areas already affected by the hurricane. As communities brace for additional threats from severe weather over the weekend, emergency services continue to battle multiple blazes affecting both North and South Carolina.