People like to start fires,” said Robert Scheller, a forestry and environmental resources professor at N.C. State. “We’re ...

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In Swain County, the Alarka 5 Fire burned more than 1,500 acres and was 80% contained as of April 2. In Buncombe ... The teens were arrested April 1 and charged with arson and negligently allowing ...