A massive fire turned the western sky over Cumberland County an eerie orange Thursday evening, with flames and thick smoke pouring up near the intersection of Stoney Point and Gillis Hill roads. From the air, multiple fire units could be seen surrounding the scene as crews worked the perimeter. Officials said firefighters planned to stay on the ground until the blaze was fully out and that the main fire had been brought under control by late afternoon.
The aerial images came from Sky 5, with WRAL reporting that the fire was under control by about 5 p.m. and that crews would remain in the area to chase down lingering flames. The station’s video showed heavy smoke, visible hot spots and firefighters working from the ground near Stoney Point and Gillis Hill roads…