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Lightning Ignites Fire Amid Severe Drought | Wilmington News
A lightning strike sparked a three-day wildfire in Shallotte, North Carolina, burning nearly 300 acres—now 50% contained. With Brunswick County already under a Stage 3 water conservation alert amid “exceptional” drought, the fire added urgency to strict new rules: no lawn watering, car washing, or even limited restaurant water use. Though no homes were lost, some businesses and outbuildings were damaged, and smoke forced temporary road closures—now cleared thanks to rain and crews. Officials stress: conserve water now, even as the fire is under control, because the drought isn’t over. Listen…
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