Hyde County, North Carolina · Wildfire
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The Rose Bay Canal Fire is a wildfire near Hyde County, North Carolina. It has burned about 667 acres (about 505 football fields). Crews have boxed in 83% of its edge; the other 17% isn't contained yet. It was first reported about 7 weeks ago. About 2 people are on it, run by a Type 4 IC.
The size and containment above are current as of Saturday, July 18th at 3:28 p.m. CDT.
No forecast is available for this fire's location right now.
About 2 people are assigned to this fire, run by a Type 4 IC. The government rates it a Type 4 Incident. About $2 million has been spent on it so far.
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