"Wildfire in Brunswick County Causes Health Concerns and Smoke in Surrounding Areas"

The Pulp Road Fire in Brunswick County has grown to 11,500 acres with 0% containment. Strategic firing operations are being conducted to bring the fire's edge to the road system to better contain it. Communities near the fire area may see significant glow and smoke overnight, with areas surrounding the Green Swamp Nature Preserve and northeast of Wilmington experiencing the heaviest smoke impacts. The N.C. Forest Service is mobilizing its Red Incident Management Team to take command of the fire, and the public is reminded to keep drones away from wildfires for safety reasons.