SHALLOTTE, NC (WWAY) —Fire crews continue battling the Quarry Road Fire in Brunswick County as extreme heat, dry conditions and gusty winds challenge containment efforts.
The fire, which ignited Friday, July 10, has now been mapped at 300 acres and is 10% contained, according to the latest evening update from fire officials. The revised acreage reflects more accurate mapping and reconnaissance flight data.
The N.C. Forest Service and Tri-Beach Fire Department remain in unified command of the incident, with multiple firefighting crews and equipment working throughout the area. N.C. Forest Service aircraft continue to provide aerial support to firefighters on the ground…