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Rose Bay Canal Fire

Hyde County, North Carolina · Wildfire

667 acres 83% contained First reported about 7 weeks ago

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Rose Bay Canal Fire summary

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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.

Size
667 acres
Containment
83%
Discovered
June 2, 2026 (first reported about 7 weeks ago)
Cause
Undetermined (remarks required)

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 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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Nearby fires to Rose Bay Canal Fire

No other active fires are near this one right now. It's on its own.