RALEIGH – The N.C. Forest Service (NCFS) recently awarded $5.6 million to support urban and community forestry projects in 19 local communities across North Carolina through its Urban and Community Forestry (U&CF) Financial Assistance Program. “This …
As of Aug. 6, 2026, the Quarry Road Fire in Shallotte is 283 acres in size and 100% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. The fire was reported Friday, July 10. N …
The Quarry Road Fire has been burning in Shallotte since Friday, July 10. The cause of the fire was determined to be a lightning strike. Wildland firefighters continue mop-up operations and reinforcing fire lines. There are 21 personnel resources from the …
The Quarry Road Fire has been burning in Shallotte since Friday, July 10. The cause of the fire was determined to be a lightning strike. Wildland firefighting personnel are continuing mop-up operations across the fire area. Mop-up is a critical phase …
Acreage and Containment: Due to more accurate mapping, the fire is 283 acres in size and is now 50% contained. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters. Acreage and containment …
The Quarry Road Fire ignited Friday, July 10, in Shallotte. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Wildland firefighting crews will continue to install fire lines, monitor and mop up smoldering organic fuels. Acreage and Containment: Due to …
PLEASE BE AWARE: Firefighting engines and equipment are working and moving in the fire area. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, stay alert and avoid the area if possible. The Quarry Road Fire ignited Friday, July 10, in Shallotte. The N.C. Forest …
The Quarry Road Fire ignited Friday, July 10, in Shallotte. The N.C. Forest Service and Tri-Beach Fire Department are in unified command of the Quarry Road Fire. Multiple personnel and equipment resources are engaged. N.C. Forest Service aircraft are …
On Wednesday, July 8, Joel Blake Lee, 55, of Clayton, was arrested and charged with four felony counts of larceny of timber (N.C.G.S. 14-135), three counts of felony larceny of property (N.C.G.S. 14-72), one count of felony conspiracy (N.C.G.S. 14-2.4(A)), …
With the legislature’s passage and Governor’s signing of Senate Bill 401, also known as the North Carolina Farm Act of 2025-2026, New Hanover and Pender counties join 19 other counties considered to be high hazard for open burning. This change became …
The N.C. Forest Service will begin accepting orders Wednesday, July 1, for its annual tree seedling sale. With an average annual production of 10 million seedlings, and a reliable supply of more than 40 tree species, the NCFS Nursery Program produces …
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