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Rose Hill Bay Fire

Duplin County, North Carolina · Wildfire

529 acres 50% contained First reported 11 days ago

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Rose Hill Bay Fire summary

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The Rose Hill Bay Fire is a wildfire near Duplin County, North Carolina. It has burned about 529 acres (about 401 football fields). Crews have boxed in 50% of its edge; the other 50% isn't contained yet. It was first reported 11 days ago. About 16 people are on it, run by a Type 4 IC.

Size
529 acres
Containment
50%
Discovered
July 8, 2026 (first reported 11 days ago)
Cause
Not reported

The size and containment above are current as of Saturday, July 18th at 3:28 p.m. CDT.

Weather & fire-spread conditions

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Who's on it

About 16 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 4 IC. About $105,000 has been spent on it so far.

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