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The N.C. Forest Service Urban and Community Forestry program has announced that 69 communities, 12 campuses and three utilities have been awarded 2024 Tree City USA, 2024 Tree Campus Higher Education and 2025 Tree Line USA designations.
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,969 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 97% | Deep Woods – 79% | Fish Hook – 100%
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,680 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,979 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 97% | Deep Woods – 63% | Fish Hook – 100%
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 GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,969 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 93% | Deep Woods – 60% | Fish Hook – 100%
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,971 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 36% | Deep Woods – 32% | Fish Hook – 100%
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,971 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 36% | Deep Woods – 32% | Fish Hook – 100%
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acresBlack Cove – 3,501 acres | Deep Woods – 3,970 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment:Black Cove – 35% | Deep Woods – 32% | Fish Hook – 100%
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.Fire behavior has decreased with the arrival of humid and calm weather conditions. Suppression and repair efforts are ongoing across each fire as containment lines are strengthened and patrolled. This includes the repairing of bulldozer lines and installation of water bars on roads created in firefighting 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.Higher humidity and calmer winds have reduced fire behavior overnight and allow firefighters to continue strengthening containment lines. Many areas across the fire were quiet last night, and smoke was minimal.---------------