The Forest Service says the fire has now reached approximately 1,400 acres — that's about two square miles. As of 11 a.m. Monday, the fire was only 10 percent contained.
Still, the county has lifted the mandatory evacuation orders and closed the emergency shelter at South Brunswick High School. There are still no reported injuries and no homes destroyed.
Crews are still working to contain the fire, but Brunswick County's windy weather has made that job difficult. They're asking residents to continue avoiding the fire area.
Brunswick County has also issued a code orange air quality warning. That means the air is likely to be irritating to children, elders, and people with heart or lung related issues. That air quality warning will be in effect through midnight on Monday.
FEMA regional administrator Robert Samaan also announced that wildfire emergency response costs would be partly covered by the federal government. State officials submitted a request for a Fire Management Assistance Grant on Friday, which would cover up to 75% of eligible firefighting costs.
Read the update from the N.C. Forest Service in full below.
