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Tyrell County wildfire 34% contained, covers more than 5,000 acres

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published March 27, 2023 at 10:20 AM EDT
While smoke is not expected to impact visibility, drivers traveling through the area should remain alert. The smell of smoke should also be expected, especially in areas east of Creswell.
(Photo: N.C. Forest Service)
While smoke is not expected to impact visibility, drivers traveling through the area should remain alert. The smell of smoke should also be expected, especially in areas east of Creswell.

The Last Resort Fire in Tyrrell County was 34% contained on Sunday afternoon, and officials with the North Carolina Forest Service said due to more accurate mapping, the fire is 5,200 acres in size.

Firefighting crews will continue to improve containment lines and monitor conditions.

Easterly winds will push smoke impacts west of the fire area, and officials say communities between Roper and Creswell may be most impacted.

Significant smoke is possible and may result in tedious travel conditions on Monday.

There are no injuries and no structures threatened. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Annette Weston
Annette is an award-winning journalist based in Eastern North Carolina. Her career includes professional stops across the Midwest, Pacific Northwest, and Southeast, recently culminating in a 2026 Region 8 Edward R. Murrow Award for Small Market Radio Best News Series for her work on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act Series. Guided by a passion for human-interest storytelling, she focuses on narratives that touch hearts and connect communities. A mother of four and grandmother of two, Annette enjoys reading and creating epic Halloween costumes in her spare time. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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