Shallotte Fire Burns 283 Acres | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 13, 2026 · 1m

A massive 283-acre wildfire in Shallotte, North Carolina, raged through Quarry Road, forcing evacuations before being 50% contained by Monday, July 13th. Two buildings — a self-storage facility and a residential storage unit — were destroyed, along with commercial trucks and equipment, while roughly 30 homes narrowly escaped damage. One firefighter suffered minor injuries, but no fatalities. Smoke lingered, reducing visibility and prompting early evacuations, though orders were lifted by Saturday. Authorities are still investigating the fire’s origin, working with state and local fire…