Fast-Moving wildfire response underway in Pender County

PENDER COUNTY, NC (WWAY) — The Pender County Fire Marshal’s Office said at approximately 2:07 p.m. on Friday, Pender County 911 received a call reporting an out-of-control brush fire in the Atkinson area.

Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including Atkinson Fire Department, Pender EMS & Fire, Penderlea Fire Department, Pender County Fire Marshal’s Office, Pender County Emergency Management, and the North Carolina Forest Service.

Officials said the North Carolina Forest Service deployed significant resources for containment efforts, including helicopters and five tractor plow units.

Fire crews are actively working to protect nearby structures while forestry resources continue containment operations.

Officials said additional support has been provided by units from New Hanover County and Wallace Fire Department, which are assisting with backfill coverage to ensure continued emergency response across the region.

Residents are urged to use caution and avoid the area of Tuckahoe Road, Shiloh Road, and Halfway Branch School Road to allow emergency personnel to operate safely and efficiently.

The fire is near 100% containment at this time. Residents in the nearby area may smell smoke over the next few days.

This story will be updated when more details are available.