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Chicken Farm Lane wildfire is now 50 percent contained

PRE News & Ideas | By Annette Weston
Published July 7, 2026 at 6:19 AM EDT
The North Carolina Forest Service and multiple local volunteer fire departments remain active on the scene establishing containment lines.
Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department
The North Carolina Forest Service and multiple local volunteer fire departments remain active on the scene establishing containment lines.

The 210-acre Chicken Farm Lane wildfire is now 50 percent contained. The fire near the Onslow and Duplin County line started on Friday.

The North Carolina Forest Service and multiple local volunteer fire departments remain active on the scene establishing containment lines. According to the Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department, the fire poses no immediate threat to the public or any nearby homes.

People that live and work in communities like Chinquapin and Cypress Creek Road will continue to see periods of heavy, thick smoke. Fire officials say that’s expected due to shifting winds and low humidity, and does not mean the fire is worsening.

The cause of the fire has not yet been pinpointed.
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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