Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective at 5 p.m. today until further notice.... (Full Story & Photos)

"Use Extreme Caution" with burning our area has already seen several outdoor fires that have gotten out of control!!!!!!!!

From the National Weather Service
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Greenville-Spartanburg SC
706 PM EST Sun Nov 28 2021
INCREASED FIRE DANGER FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
Dry conditions will continue and lead to an increased risk of dangerous ... (Full Story & Photos)

At 15:00 Hrs. on the above date West Iredell Fire along with Iredell Rescue, Catawba Fire, Iredell EMS, NCSHP were dispatched to I-40 EB at the 142 MM in reference to a traffic accident reported as a tractor trailer rollover possible pin in. West Iredell Engine 1 arrived on location to find a tractor trailer overturned on the driver side and the patient out walking around. It was than determined ... (Full Story & Photos)

**RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT**
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for much of the state. A red flag warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures will create dangerous fire behavior. Open burning is NOT advised during a red flag warning.... (Full Story & Photos)

It may be hard to believe, but NFPA's latest report on Home Structure Fires shows that during the years 2014-2018, five general fire causes accounted for 86% of reported home fires, 95% of home fire deaths, and 83% of home fire injuries.

Cooking was, by far, the leading cause of home fires and fire injuries, and was the second leading cause of home fire deaths. Because cooking is such a routine part ... (Full Story & Photos)

On the Day of 12/30/2020 West Iredell Fire Along with Monticello Fire and Iredell Rescue and Iredell EMS were dispatched to a report of a traffic accident involving an overturned straight truck. Units arrived on the scene to find one a truck on its side and two cars involved, there were minor injuries with one person transported by EMS.... (Full Story & Photos)

The I-40 Bermuda triangle struck again yesterday . West Iredell, Catawba , Iredell Rescue , Iredell EMS and Med Center Air 3 responded to a vehicle accident with an entrapment. A team effort resulted in an 2 Hour extrication including Ultimate Towing to lift the trailer to finalize freeing the patient. The patient was flown to Atrium Trauma Center. The patient was alert and talking with family members ... (Full Story & Photos)

With the events going on with 2020, it has been very hard to teach children about fire safety. We have been asked by many people wondering when we might go around to the school’s. With the Covid-19 pandemic going on, many counties are not allowing the fire departments to visit schools. We love to visit the four school within our fire distrust but it did not happen this year. We hope to be able to ... (Full Story & Photos)