06/16/2026
Wildfire Response:
At shortly after 1 this afternoon, units were alerted for the possible brush fire on Funston Rd near Daws Creek Rd. First arriving units found a seated woods fire burning, but difficult to access initially. Due to fire behavior and spread, Funston Rd was closed between Governors and Caison Loop for personnel safety as well as public safety. The fire was moving quickly toward the road and at times creating a nearly impassable smoke screen along the area, in addition to multiple fire apparatus and personnel working in and near the roadway. Fortunately, crews were able to hold the fire to the area of origin in a lumber tract. NC Forestry Service made good time reaching the scene and assisting with a plow to get lines all the way around the fire as well. Units operated for approximately 3 hours to bring the situation under control.
Strong relationships make these collaborative tasks a smooth operation. Crews from both Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department and Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue operated in harmony and seamlessly brought NC Forest Service into the mix to make this entire response run like a well oiled machine. We appreciate all of our partners and all of the support from everyone! Thanks to Bolivia Fire Department for standing up to cover both districts while all hands were working at this scene as well.
