North Carolina
Brunswick County wildfire grows to 300 acres
The North Carolina Forest Service and
area fire departments are responded to a large wildfire on Friday in the Shallotte area, according to
Brunswick County officials.
Smoke
from the fire may impact visibility in the area near Old Georgetown Road and Hale Swamp Road. Officials are asking
drivers to use caution when traveling nearby and to avoid the area if
possible to allow fire personnel and first responders to work safely.
According to the North Carolina Forest Service wildfire viewer, the fire has grown to approximately 300 acres and is 60% contained as of 11:20 p.m. Friday.