Disaster_Accident

Plane makes forced landing, catches fire on N.C. interstate, officials say

by
Plane makes forced landing, catches fire on N.C. interstate, officials say

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — A plane making a forced landing on Interstate 26 in North Carolina Thursday night caught fire and snarled traffic for hours. Several News 13 viewers have called the newsroom, reporting a crash. And video showed the aircraft on fire. Asheville fire officials confirmed the forced landing. According to the Buncombe County … Read more

Most roads near Black Bear Fire reopened as containment increases, caution still advised

by
Most roads near Black Bear Fire reopened as containment increases, caution still advised

ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — The U.S. Forest Service has reopened most of the closed roads near the Black Bear Fire in Haywood County. Forest officials said, because of the increased containment and lower fire activity, they’re able to open all roads except Brown Gap Road. They still urge drivers to be cautious on the reopened … Read more