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WildfireVoluntary evacuation issued, shelters open as wildfire growsSubmitted by Cacky Catlett on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 4:53pm.READ MORE:
Today the Juniper Road Fire in Holly Shelter burned northeast toward Onslow County. The east flank of the fire continues to slowly burn eastward toward Highway 17 in the Sloop Point and Surf City area.
Full story... » Red Cross opens shelter for Holly Shelter wildfire evacueesSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 3:34pm.READ MORE:
The American Red Cross has opened emergency shelters for residents of Pender and Onslow County who have been asked to evacuate their homes as a result of a wildfire in the Holly Shelter area.
Full story... » FIRST ON 3: Onslow County declares State of Emergency because of fireSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 2:27pm.READ MORE:
A wildfire burning mainly in Pender County has led Onslow County to declare a State of Emergency. County Commission Vice Chair Paul Buchanan signed the order this afternoon.
Full story... » Smoke from NC wildfire cancels Marine exerciseSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 2:21pm.READ MORE:
Smoke from wildfires in North Carolina has caused New River Air Station to cancel a training exercise.
Full story... » Pender wildfire grows to 10,000 acres; State of Emergency likelySubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 11:16am.READ MORE: FIRST ON 3: Smoke from Pender Co. wildfire drifting all the way to Roanoke RapidsSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 06/22/2011 - 10:55am.READ MORE:
Roanoke Rapids Fire Chief Gary Corbet said brush fires to the south and east of Halifax County, which originated Friday, have pushed smoke so high it has managed to drift all the way to Roanoke Rapids and other parts of the Roanoke Valley.
Full story... » FIRST ON 3 UPDATE: Holly Shelter Game Land closed as wildfire growsSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Tue, 06/21/2011 - 4:00pm.READ MORE: 
The Holly Shelter Game Land in Pender County is closed as a wildfire has grown to at least 3,300 acres and looks to get worse.
Full story...Weekend lightning sparks wildfireSubmitted by Cliff Pyron on Mon, 06/20/2011 - 5:16pm.READ MORE:
The hot weather and lack of rain is beginning to take a toll across the Cape Fear region. Saturday lightning in Pender County caused a fire in the Holly Shelter Game Land. Today the North Carolina Forest Service Fire Team worked to contain the flames.
Full story...NC wildfire has now burned 70 square milesSubmitted by WWAY on Mon, 06/13/2011 - 11:44am.READ MORE:
Officials say a fire that has been burning near the North Carolina coast for more than a month has now consumed 70 square miles.
Full story... » Smoke from Dare Co. fire continues down coastSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 06/07/2011 - 11:13am.READ MORE:
Smoke from a Dare County wildfire fire is causing air quality problems for residents as far south as Brunswick County.
Full story... » Refuge fire continues burning near Stumpy PointSubmitted by WWAY on Tue, 05/31/2011 - 11:09am.READ MORE:
A wildfire in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge has burned more than 27,000 acres in Dare County.
Full story... » Wildfire continues to blaze at NC nature preserveSubmitted by WWAY on Thu, 05/12/2011 - 4:48pm.READ MORE:
A wildfire in eastern North Carolina is continuing to grow even as emergency crews work to contain the blaze.
Full story... » Air pollution warning grows as wildfire burnsSubmitted by WWAY on Wed, 05/11/2011 - 4:29pm.READ MORE: 9,500 acres burned as 150 fight blazeSubmitted by WWAY on Fri, 03/25/2011 - 3:52pm.READ MORE:
A county emergency official said the wildfire near Camp Lejeune has grown to 9.500 acres. He said the good news is that blaze was partially contained, about 35 percent. Nearly 150 firefighters are assisting.
Full story... » Firefighters say don't burn because of dry conditions and gusty windsSubmitted by Asha Dave on Wed, 03/23/2011 - 10:11pm.READ MORE:
Fire danger remains very high, and firefighters urge residents to refrain from any outdoor burning.
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