During fiscal year 2023-24, 16% of all wildfires occurred in five counties
By West End Fire and Rescue
February 11, 2025
1. Robeson County — 196 wildfires 2. Moore County — 195 wildfires 3. Richmond County — 189 wildfires 4. Caldwell County — 181 wildfires 5. Chatham County — 158 wildfires
In comparison, 17% of all wildfires in North Carolina for fiscal year 2022-23 occurred in Robeson, Richmond, Montgomery, Moore and Chatham counties.