Chicken Farm Lane Fire, North Carolina
The Chicken Farm Lane Fire was a wildfire in North Carolina, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 164 acres (66 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 90%
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Size reported at approximately 164 acres (66.4 ha)
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Status: Minimal
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
34.7786, -77.6778
Current Situation
The Chicken Farm Lane Fire was a wildfire in North Carolina, United States. The last recorded size was approximately 164 acres (66 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
Data for this incident was last refreshed 5 days ago.
Settlements in the area include Richlands (18 km NE), Beulaville (18.4 km NW), Half Moon (20.6 km E), Jacksonville (22.8 km E).
No dense smoke plume is currently mapped at this location. There are 2 other active fires within about 116 km.
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Layer analysis: Regional PM2.5 forecast haze is active on the live map; point density at this fire is not classified from plume polygons.
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Nearby Fires
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No full road closures reported within about 25 mi right now.
Nearby Communities
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Richlands
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Beulaville
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Half Moon
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Jacksonville
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Pumpkin Center
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Wallace
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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in North Carolina (currently ranked #3 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Located within 16 mi of nearby communities (closest: Richlands at 11 mi).
- Natural ignition.
- Fire has remained active for 26 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Chicken Farm Lane |
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| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NCNCS-260063 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | North Carolina |
| Location | Chinquapin, Onslow |
| Latitude | 34.77862 |
| Longitude | -77.67778 |
| Last Updated | Jul 24, 2026, 7:04 AM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Archive — no longer in live feed |
| Acres Burned | 164 ac |
| Containment % | 90% |
| Cause | Natural |
| Personnel | 2 |
| Estimated cost | $22,000 |
| Fuel | Southern Rough |
| Complexity | Type 5 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Richlands (11 mi NE), Beulaville (11 mi NW), Half Moon (13 mi E), Jacksonville (14 mi E), Pumpkin Center (17 mi E), Wallace (18 mi W) |
| Discovery Date | Jul 3, 2026, 11:44 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
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What is the current size of this fire?
The last recorded size of the Chicken Farm Lane Fire was approximately 164 acres (66 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Chicken Farm Lane Fire is located in North Carolina, United States at approximately 34.7786, -77.6778. Nearby towns include Richlands (18 km NE), Beulaville (18.4 km NW), Half Moon (20.6 km E), Jacksonville (22.8 km E).
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 90% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-03.
Is smoke affecting nearby communities?
No smoke plume is currently mapped near this fire in the smoke analysis layer.
What towns are near this fire?
Nearby settlements include Richlands (11 mi NE), Beulaville (11 mi NW), Half Moon (13 mi E), Jacksonville (14 mi E), Pumpkin Center (17 mi E), Wallace (18 mi W).
How many nearby fires are active?
There are 2 other active wildfires nearby.
What are current weather conditions?
Weather observations are unavailable for this location right now.
Is this fire still actively tracked?
This fire is no longer in the live active feed (last update 5 days ago).