07/11/2026
Keep your thoughts and prayers going for our beautiful county and all those in the path of this fire.
10:30 p.m. update: The North Carolina Forest Service wildfire map indicates the fire is currently 300 acres in size and 60% contained as of 10:22 p.m. on July 10. Evacuations have occurred in the area as the fire spread northeast towards Brick Landing Road and south down Brick Landing Road. Crews from numerous area fire departments are still on the scene combatting the fire and working to save homes and structures. Power lines in the area have been impacted, but BEMC is on the scene and as soon as it is safe to do so, technicians will begin making repairs.
The NC Forest Service and area fire departments are responding to a wildfire near Old Georgetown Road and Hale Swamp Road outside Shallotte.
The North Carolina Forest Service wildfire map indicates the fire is currently 50 acres in size and 0% contained as of 8:30 p.m. on July 10.
Portions of Old Georgetown Road and Brick Landing Road are currently closed due to the fire and heavy smoke in the area. Please avoid the area if possible and use an alternate route to allow firefighters and emergency personnel room to work safely.
Smoke may impact visibility. Use caution if you are traveling nearby and avoid the area if possible so fire personnel and first responders can work safely. Follow any instructions you may receive from local public safety officials.
This is an evolving event and conditions are subject to change. Remain alert for updates from local officials.
Remember that flying a drone near or over a wildfire is illegal in North Carolina.
Firefighting aircraft that respond to wildfires fly low in support of ground personnel. Drones can pose a serious threat to pilot and public safety. A drone that disrupts air operations also puts firefighters, residents and property at risk of loss to wildfire.
