North Carolina State Parks assisting Rose Bay Canal wildfire response

As visitors enjoy North Carolina’s outdoors this summer, members of the North Carolina State Parks and Recreation fire team are helping fight a wildfire in the eastern part of the state.

The agency said its Natural Resource Section’s Fire Management Team is assisting the N.C. Forest Service and the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission with the Rose Bay Canal Wildfire.

Officials said the agencies work closely together during fire season to help contain wildfires and protect communities, natural resources and public lands.

According to North Carolina State Parks and Recreation, nearly 5,000 wildfires have started across the state since the beginning of 2026.

Fire danger is expected to remain high as summer continues.

State parks officials are reminding people to be fire-wise when heading outdoors.

People should follow local burn restrictions and never leave a fire unattended.

Officials said all fires should be completely extinguished before people leave the area.

Fires are only allowed in designated areas, such as grills and fire rings, at state parks.