Crews respond to wildfire in Pender County

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — Pender County officials said there is a wildfire in area of Willard Road, Ella Henry Road, and Doctors Creek Road.
Emergency crews are currently responding to a wildfire.
As of 5:35 p.m. on Friday, officials are asking residents to avoid the area while crews are working.
Emergency officials are also asking residents not to fly drones in the area due to firefighting aircraft on scene.
Heavy smoke may remain in the area throughout the night.