North Carolina sees more than 4,500 wildfires annually, with nearly 99 percent caused by human activities like backyard burning and campfires.
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There are no new deadlines that would force lawmakers to reach an agreement. North Carolina’s continuation law allows agencies to operate at last year’s levels indefinitely. Leaders in the House and Senate have said they do not expect to make a deal before this year’s short session starts on April 21.