"This fire is notable due to the resources committed, with an estimated cost of $59,400, and the presence of crowning fire behavior, which indicates some level of intensity."
The Quarry Road wildfire is located in Brunswick County, North Carolina, approximately 3 miles southwest of Shallotte. The fire is estimated to be 283 acres in size and is 100% contained. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined. The fire behavior has been minimal with some crowning observed. The fire was discovered on July 10, 2026, and the jurisdictional agency is currently unknown. The situation has remained stable with no growth in size and continued containment.
Official source description: 3 Miles SW from Shallotte, NC
Minimal; Crowning
General wildfire safety guidance applies, as the fire is currently 100% contained and the behavior is minimal with some crowning observed.
IRWIN ID: {DF7EF591-E38C-4973-B276-78DF46DC87A7}
Discovered: Jul 10, 2026
Cause: Undetermined (remarks required)
Est. Cost to Date: $59,400
Coordinates: 33.9332, -78.4238
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The Quarry Road Fire has burned 283 acres as of August 7, 2026.
Yes, the Quarry Road Fire is fully contained (100%).
The official cause has been listed as: Undetermined (remarks required).
The Quarry Road Fire is burning in Brunswick, NC.
No, the Quarry Road Fire is no longer listed as active by NIFC.
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