Black Swamp Fire Daily Update - May 12, 2025
NEW BERN, N.C., May 12, 2025 – The Black Swamp Fire in Croatan National Forest is holding at 950 acres, with containment at 70%. An interagency team of 87 personnel are currently assigned to the fire.
The public is reminded to abide by all posted closures keeping firefighter and public safety in mind. Closures remain in effect for Black Swamp Road, the Black Swamp OHV area, Great Lake Boating Access Area and Sheep Ridge Wilderness Area, as well as portions of Great Lake Road, Seaborn Road and Holston Hunter Road.
Today, crews will continue to monitor weather conditions as they safely and effectively suppress and monitor the fire. This week’s rain will aid firefighters in saturating the pocosin organic soils. As weather permits, heavy equipment will be utilized to improve ditches on Moccasin Lane and No Name Road and create a fuel break along Long Lake Road. Crews continue working to improve roads for better access on No Name Road.
Smoke from the fire can cause limited visibility and may impact local air quality. Please drive slowly and use caution on roads where smoke may be settling. Check for air quality alerts at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/ or https://fire.airnow.gov. For the latest wildfire updates, follow the National Forests in North Carolina on Facebook at U.S. Forest Service - National Forests in North Carolina or visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/r08/northcarolina
The USDA Forest Service is working in close partnership with state and federal agencies, including the North Carolina Forest Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife, North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission and the National Park Service.
