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The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. The statewide ban went into effect on March 21 due to hazardous forest fire conditions. 

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acres
Black Cove – 3,502 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,969 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acres
Black Cove – 3,502 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,971 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acres
Black Cove – 3,502 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,971 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres

BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCE

Black Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acres
Black Cove – 3,501 acres  |  Deep Woods – 3,970 acres  | Fish Hook – 199 acres

Currently, there are 493 personnel assigned to the Black Cove Complex as additional resources continue to arrive. Firefighting crews from across North Carolina and 14 other states are on the ground contributing to efforts.

Currently, there are 458 personnel supporting this incident. Firefighting crews from across North Carolina and 14 other states are on the ground contributing to efforts.

Additional resources continue arriving to assist with firefighting efforts on the Black Cove Complex. There are now 458 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident.

The Black Cove Complex currently has more than 500 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident.

The Black Cove Complex is the highest priority fire in the U.S, which gives the IMT priority for resources. There are 500 personnel from North Carolina and other states across the nation supporting this incident.