BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,680 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,979 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 97% | Deep Woods – 63% | Fish Hook – 100%
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The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 2. The statewide ban went into effect on March 21 due to hazardous forest fire conditions.
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,969 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 93% | Deep Woods – 60% | Fish Hook – 100%
Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler announced today that the Agricultural Disaster Crop Loss Program is open and accepting online applications through May 4 from farmers who suffered crop losses from Hurricane Helene, Tropical Storm Debby and drought and other weather-related conditions in 2024.The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is administering the statewide program as part of the more than $524 million disaster package approved by the N.C. General Assembly, with nearly $311 million designated for relief for farmers.
WHO/WHAT: Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler will announce the start of the application period for the Crop Loss Disaster Program and other important details for farmers who suffered ag crop losses in 2024. WHEN/WHERE: Tuesday, April 1, 2 p.m.Gov. Martin Building4285 Trinity RoadState Fairgrounds, Raleigh
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,971 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 36% | Deep Woods – 32% | Fish Hook – 100%
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,672 acresBlack Cove – 3,502 acres | Deep Woods – 3,971 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment: Black Cove – 36% | Deep Woods – 32% | Fish Hook – 100%
BLACK COVE FIRES AT A GLANCEBlack Cove Complex Total Size: 7,670 acresBlack Cove – 3,501 acres | Deep Woods – 3,970 acres | Fish Hook – 199 acresContainment:Black Cove – 35% | Deep Woods – 32% | Fish Hook – 100%
Currently, there are 493 personnel assigned to the Black Cove Complex as additional resources continue to arrive. Firefighting crews from across North Carolina and 14 other states are on the ground contributing to efforts.Fire behavior has decreased with the arrival of humid and calm weather conditions. Suppression and repair efforts are ongoing across each fire as containment lines are strengthened and patrolled. This includes the repairing of bulldozer lines and installation of water bars on roads created in firefighting efforts.---------------
Currently, there are 458 personnel supporting this incident. Firefighting crews from across North Carolina and 14 other states are on the ground contributing to efforts.Higher humidity and calmer winds have reduced fire behavior overnight and allow firefighters to continue strengthening containment lines. Many areas across the fire were quiet last night, and smoke was minimal.---------------