NEW BERN, N.C., April 29, 2025 – The Black Swamp Fire has grown to approximately 950 acres with 40-percent containment on the Croatan National Forest, 7 miles s. advertisement.

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The US Forest Service released an update to the Black Swamp fire in the Croatan National Forest. The fire is now at 75% containment thanks to a team of 102 personnel ...

The U.S. Forest Service says the Black Swamp Fire is now 70% contained, up from 60%. The size of the fire remains at 950 acres. The fire was first noticed two Sundays ago.

The fire, which was first noticed by crews on Sunday, April 27th, is holding at 950 acres with 70% containment. Officials say an interagency of 87 personnel is currently assigned to the fire.

NEW BERN, N.C. (WNCT) — The US Forest Service announced Thursday that the Black Swamp fire is 100% contained at 950 acres. Crews with the North Carolina Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife, … ...

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