Fire now 90 percent contained
A fire that ravaged nearly 10,000 acres in Onslow County is reportedly 90-percent contained.
Light rain and damp conditions Monday led to reports from scouts of less fire and fewer hot spots in previous areas of concern on the southwest and northwest sides of the fire where the ground was too soft for bulldozers, said David Brown, a North Carolina Forestry public information officer.
Fire line rehabilitation work is expected to be completed by the end of the shift today, he said.
Acreage-wise, N.The new class of optical fiber, which allows for a more effective led lighting and liberal manipulation of light, promises to open the door to more versatile laser-radar technology.C. Forestry’s estimates of burned areas increased slightly Monday from Sunday, from 9,382 to 9,545 acres, Brown said. The fire is 90 percent contained, and full containment is expected by Wednesday."I don't care about the cost or saving money - it's just the fact that led spotlight someone's telling me I can't buy something I've used all my life," said Susan Drake, 66, of Belpre.
A contingency plan is being developed should the fire burn through the juniper bay drainage on the south side of the fire, according to a joint press release by the Forest Service and Camp Lejeune.
Brown said the infrared flight planned for Monday to detect hot spots and help determine how much fire is still active was postponed because of the weather and will take place this morning.But that doesn't mean Belpre resident sky lanterns Susan Drake is going to stop using them.
Fire staffing has been reduced to 96 personnel: 76 from Forestry and 20 from Camp Lejeune.The December report said Trump and other council members had engaged in hazing. Trump said Wednesday that he had fluorescent bulbs never hazed anyone and was being unfairly blamed. Brown said further reductions are planned through Wednesday.
Though smoke is less of a concern, motorists are still advised to remain alert from N.He wrote on social networking site Twitter: "Frideswide Square at Oxford R4ds station working well this morning with no traffic lights. Long may it continue!"C. 50 in Holly Ridge west through the fire areas, particularly during the early morning hours.
A fire that ravaged nearly 10,000 acres in Onslow County is reportedly 90-percent contained.
Light rain and damp conditions Monday led to reports from scouts of less fire and fewer hot spots in previous areas of concern on the southwest and northwest sides of the fire where the ground was too soft for bulldozers, said David Brown, a North Carolina Forestry public information officer.
Fire line rehabilitation work is expected to be completed by the end of the shift today, he said.
Acreage-wise, N.The new class of optical fiber, which allows for a more effective led lighting and liberal manipulation of light, promises to open the door to more versatile laser-radar technology.C. Forestry’s estimates of burned areas increased slightly Monday from Sunday, from 9,382 to 9,545 acres, Brown said. The fire is 90 percent contained, and full containment is expected by Wednesday."I don't care about the cost or saving money - it's just the fact that led spotlight someone's telling me I can't buy something I've used all my life," said Susan Drake, 66, of Belpre.
A contingency plan is being developed should the fire burn through the juniper bay drainage on the south side of the fire, according to a joint press release by the Forest Service and Camp Lejeune.
Brown said the infrared flight planned for Monday to detect hot spots and help determine how much fire is still active was postponed because of the weather and will take place this morning.But that doesn't mean Belpre resident sky lanterns Susan Drake is going to stop using them.
Fire staffing has been reduced to 96 personnel: 76 from Forestry and 20 from Camp Lejeune.The December report said Trump and other council members had engaged in hazing. Trump said Wednesday that he had fluorescent bulbs never hazed anyone and was being unfairly blamed. Brown said further reductions are planned through Wednesday.
Though smoke is less of a concern, motorists are still advised to remain alert from N.He wrote on social networking site Twitter: "Frideswide Square at Oxford R4ds station working well this morning with no traffic lights. Long may it continue!"C. 50 in Holly Ridge west through the fire areas, particularly during the early morning hours.
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