Rose Hill Bay Fire, North Carolina
Rose Hill Bay is a wildfire currently listed in North Carolina, United States, with an estimated burned area of 531 acres (215 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
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Timeline
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Containment reported at 90%
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Containment reported at 85%
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Containment reported at 70%
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Status: Minimal
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Containment reported at 50%
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Size reported at approximately 529 acres (214 ha)
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Status: Extreme
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Fire discovery / ignition reported
Map
34.8050, -78.0656
Current Situation
Rose Hill Bay is a wildfire currently listed in North Carolina, United States, with an estimated burned area of 531 acres (215 hectares); agencies listed it as Minimal.
Provincial or federal feeds last reported on this fire 19 minutes ago.
Smoke layers do not currently show a clear plume at the fire site. There are 2 other active fires within about 232 km.
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Agency-reported size for Rose Hill Bay Fire, North Carolina · 5 samples. Hover a point for exact size.
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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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Why This Fire Matters
- One of the 10 largest active fires in North Carolina (currently ranked #1 among tracked incidents in this area).
- Fire has remained active for 20 days.
Technical Incident Details
| Fire Name | Rose Hill Bay |
|---|---|
| Agency Fire ID | 2026-NCNCS-260064 |
| Country | United States |
| Province / State | North Carolina |
| Location | Rose Hill, Duplin |
| Latitude | 34.80501 |
| Longitude | -78.06556 |
| Last Updated | Jul 28, 2026, 5:49 PM PDT |
| Current Status | Minimal |
| Tracking | Actively tracked |
| Acres Burned | 531 ac |
| Containment % | 90% |
| Cause | Undetermined |
| Personnel | 3 |
| Estimated cost | $119,000 |
| Fuel | Closed Timber Litter |
| Complexity | Type 4 Incident |
| Nearby towns | Loading… |
| Discovery Date | Jul 8, 2026, 8:35 AM PDT |
| Fire Type | UC |
| Data Source | nifc-wfigs |
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the current size of this fire?
The Rose Hill Bay Fire is currently reported at approximately 531 acres (215 hectares).
Where is this fire located?
The Rose Hill Bay Fire is located in North Carolina, United States at approximately 34.8050, -78.0656.
Is this fire contained?
Reported containment is 90% (status: Minimal).
When was it discovered?
Discovery (or first listed date) is recorded as 2026-07-08.
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?
No nearby towns were identified within about 50 km of this incident.
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 actively tracked (last update 19 minutes ago).