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 during suppression because remaining burning debris may rekindle and threaten the integrity of a containment line. Mop-up is highly labor intensive. Wildland firefighters target areas of heat or hot spots, expose them to mineral soil and extinguish them to prevent the fire from escaping containment lines.
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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Standards Division collected fines from 16 stores in 13 counties for price scanning errors during the second quarter of 2026. “This time of year brings more trips to the store for sunscreen, cookout essentials and other summertime needs,” said Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler. “These inspections help identify and prevent price scanning errors so families can enjoy their time together instead of worrying about overpaying.”
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 updates can be tracked using the N.C. Forest Service Wildfire Public Viewer.---------------The Quarry Road Fire ignited Friday, July 10, in Shallotte. The cause of the fire was determined to be a lightning strike.
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.
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 providing aerial support for wildland firefighters on the ground.The Office of the State Fire Marshal along with several local fire departments and county agencies are providing incident support.
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 Service and Tri-Beach Fire Department remain in unified command of the Quarry Road Fire. Multiple personnel and equipment resources are engaged. N.C. Forest Service aircraft are providing aerial support for wildland firefighters on the ground.
RALEIGH — Show off your talents at this year’s N.C. State Fair by entering one of the many competition categories that are now open. This year’s fair features several new competitions including Plein Air art, country ham, egg grading and diamond art.
WHO/WHAT: The Farmland Preservation Division of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services and the Natural Resources Conservation Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture will commemorate the recording of their 100th jointly funded agricultural conservation easement.
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.
North Carolina’s sweetest summer tradition is back as the State Farmers Market in Raleigh invites shoppers to celebrate North Carolina Peach Day on Friday, July 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will highlight one of the state’s signature summer crops with free peach samples, fresh local peaches and an opportunity to connect directly with the farmers who grow them.