More than 13 emergency response agencies from as far away as Sampson County were on standby Thursday at the Holly Ridge fire department as crews continue working to contain a 2,000 acre forest fire in Pender County.
Pender County Emergency Management, the North Carolina Forest Service, and Onslow County Emergency Services are coordinating a plan to contain a forest fire the forest service says began Tuesday, August 2nd, in the Holly Shelter Game Lands.
Officials say the fire stayed put, but is currently still active two miles away from Highway 50 near Holly Ridge, posing a potential threat to the community if it spreads farther.
“The fire is moving in the direction of Onslow County,” said Onslow County Emergency Services Director Norman Bryson.