Jul 6
Despite all the suppression work happening on the Pains Bay Fire, regular summer activities are ongoing at both Alligator River and Pea Island National Wildlife Refuge, according to a press release from… Full story
Jul 6
Jun 27
The Pains Bay Fire in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is now fully contained and rain Monday appeared to be providing crews with some help. full story » Full story
Jun 27
Jun 25
After burning for close to two months, the Pains Bay fire in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge is creating much less smoke. full story » Full story
Jun 25
Jun 24
Wind will be light from the west Saturday and become southwest Saturday night, likely sending some smoke from two wildfires over the northern Outer Banks. Rain of up to an inch has… Full story
Jun 24
Jun 22
Southwest winds Thursday will continue to push smoke from the Pains Bay fire in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge over the northern Outer Banks, primarily Nags Head and Roanoke Island. Smoke… Full story
Jun 22
Jun 23
Just when some relief seemed to be on the way, smoke from two new wildfires in southeastern North Carolina will be combining with the plume from the Pains Bay fire in the… Full story
Jun 23
Jun 21
Winds from the south and southwest Wednesday are likely to push some smoke from the Pains Bay Fire in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge over areas north of Oregon Inlet. Meanwhile,… Full story
Jun 21
Jun 21
Smoke should start to diminish from the Pains Bay fire in the Alligator River refuge now that it is almost 100 percent contained, officials said Tuesday. full story » Full story
Jun 21
Jun 21
East winds will keep smoke from the Pains Bay fire inland as the day begins and will shift from the south, eventually affecting beach areas north of Oregon Inlet. The fire in… Full story
Jun 21
Jun 19
Southwest winds are likely to send smoke from the Pains Bay fire in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge over the northern Outer Banks Monday before shifting to the northwest later in… Full story
Jun 19
Jun 17
Four meetings to provide the public information on the Pains Bay fire in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge have been planned for next week. full story » Full story
Jun 17
Jun 16
Stumpy Point has dealt with many wildfires over the years, but the latest in the Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge ranks among the worst. full story » Full story
Jun 16