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In an effort to prevent fires, a new Winston-Salem ordinance will prohibit the use of pine straw as groundcover near many commercial buildings and apartment complexes.

North Carolina’s state geologist says a series of November earthquakes in the Winston-Salem area is not a precursor to more severe local quakes in the future.

PINNACLE — The fire that burned 1,050 acres on Pilot Mountain in Surry County is finally 100% contained, the N.C. Forest Service reported over the weekend.

Despite continuing state and local bans, firefighters in Forsyth County have seen a significant uptick in the number of reports of outdoor burning.

The Pilot Mountain fire, part of a natural cycle dating back thousands of years, also offers a sobering look at the future and the impact of climate change.

View the Winston-Salem Journal for Monday, December 6, 2021

The Pilot Mountain fire, part of a natural cycle dating back thousands of years, also offers a sobering look at the future and the impact of climate change.

The Pilot Mountain fire, part of a natural cycle dating back thousands of years, also offers a sobering look at the future and the impact of climate change.

A fire at Pilot Mountain State Park is under control, officials say. But experts predict warming temperatures tied to climate change will lead to more wildfires.

A fire at Pilot Mountain State Park is under control, officials say. But experts predict warming temperatures tied to climate change will lead to more wildfires.