The NC Forest Service reports the “Last Resort Fire” burning in Tyrrell County is now at 34% contained and 5,200 acres in size, as of 4 p.m. Sunday.
A media release states that efforts continue to improve containment lines and that crews would continue to monitor the situation. Winds were shifting easterly and pushing smoke west of the impacted area. Areas like Roper and Creswell in Washington County, which is next to Tyrrell County, would continue to be most impacted.
The release states, “Significant smoke is possible and may result in tedious travel conditions Sunday evening into Monday morning. In the interest of safety, residents and commuters should allow for extra travel time or plan to take alternate routes. Overnight, a combination of smoke and fog could lead to low visibility in some areas.”