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50-acre fire burning in the woods near Hubert

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published April 30, 2025 at 6:11 AM EDT
Officials with the North Carolina Forest Service said a fire near Hubert that began Tuesday afternoon is now 50 acres in size and 60% contained.
Onslow County Emergency Services
Officials with the North Carolina Forest Service said a fire near Hubert that began Tuesday afternoon is now 50 acres in size and 60% contained.

Officials with the North Carolina Forest Service said a fire near Hubert that began Tuesday afternoon is now 50 acres in size and 60% contained.

Onslow County Emergency Services and several local fire departments responded to the large fire burning in the woods in the Crown Point area, and are working in coordination with NC Forestry's planes and plows.

Onslow County Emergency Services and several local fire departments rare working in coordination with NC Forestry's planes and plows.
Onslow County Emergency Services
Onslow County Emergency Services and several local fire departments rare working in coordination with NC Forestry's planes and plows.

Officials are asking people to stay away from the area to keep roads clear for emergency vehicles.
Annette Weston
Annette is originally a Midwest gal, born and raised in Michigan, but with career stops in many surrounding states, the Pacific Northwest, and various parts of the southeast. An award-winning journalist and mother of four, Annette moved to eastern North Carolina in 2019 to be closer to family – in particular, her two young grandchildren. It’s possible that a -27 day with a -68 windchill in Minnesota may have also played a role in that decision. In her spare time, Annette does a lot of kiddo cuddling, reading, and producing the coolest Halloween costumes anyone has ever seen. She has also worked as a diversity and inclusion facilitator serving school districts and large corporations. It’s the people that make this beautiful area special, and she wants to share those stories that touch the hearts of others. If you have a story idea to share, please reach out by email to westona@cravencc.edu.
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