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North Carolina Wildfire Intelligence

Official situation reports, containment progress, and county-level threat analysis for North Carolina.

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Active Fires
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Acres Burned
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Counties

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Search by fire name or county to jump straight to a specific incident in North Carolina.

Active Wildfires by County in North Carolina

Understanding Wildfires in North Carolina

So far, 2 active wildfires have been recorded burning a combined 40 acres in North Carolina, based on official NIFC data.

The largest currently active fire in North Carolina is the WILD BOAR POINT Fire in Dare County, at 30 acres and 0% contained.

Right now, active fires span 1 county in North Carolina: Dare. Use the county filter above or the search box to jump straight to your area.

Containment refers to the percentage of a fire's perimeter that firefighters have secured with control lines, not how much of the fire is extinguished. Read more about containment strategy in our glossary.

Want to know your own area's wildfire exposure? Try our Wildfire Risk Assessment tool →

Frequently Asked Questions

How many active wildfires are in North Carolina right now?

There are currently 2 active wildfires reported in North Carolina, covering a combined 40 acres.

What is the largest active wildfire in North Carolina?

The largest currently active wildfire in North Carolina is the WILD BOAR POINT Fire at 30 acres, 0% contained.

Which counties in North Carolina have active wildfires?

Active wildfires are currently reported across 1 county in North Carolina: Dare.

How do I find wildfires in a specific North Carolina county?

Use the search box above or the county buttons under "Active Wildfires by County" to filter this page down to a single county. Every incident card also shows which county it's burning in.

How often is this data updated?

Active fire data is pulled from NIFC every 20 minutes. AI-generated situation summaries refresh whenever new official data is reported for a given fire.

Where does this data come from?

All incident data comes from the National Interagency Fire Center's official WFIGS feed. AI summaries are generated strictly from that official data and never invent facts.

How can I see wildfires in other states?

Visit the national dashboard or use Search to filter by any state.

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