"NC Wildfire Grows to 16,000 Acres, Air Quality at Risk"
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The Pulp Road Fire in Brunswick County, North Carolina, has grown to an estimated 16,000 acres and is causing hazardous driving conditions due to smoke and ash. The N.C. Forest Service has issued a Super Fog Alert for motorists traveling near NC 211 and NC 17. Air quality is a concern throughout Southeastern North Carolina, with Brunswick County under Red alert status and other counties under Orange or Yellow status. Crews are working to contain the wildfire, and people are urged to avoid the area and limit time outdoors if they have breathing issues.
Topics:nation#air-quality#environment#hazardous-driving-conditions#nc-forest-service#north-carolina#pulp-road-fire
- NC Forest Service issues Super Fog Alert for Pulp Road fire WWAY NewsChannel 3
- Timeline of events for prescribed fire at Green Swamp Game Land, according to N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission WECT
- Two days in, wildfire expands to 16K acres in Brunswick County Port City Daily
- Pulp Road Fire estimated to be 16,000 acres in size WWAY NewsChannel 3
- NC coastal wildfire up to 16,000 acres; air quality forecast to worsen in several counties CBS17.com
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