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National Park Service law enforcement rangers responded Sunday morning, April 14, 2024 to a report of two wildfires adjacent to Fort Raleigh National Historic Site’s Freedom Trail. Both fires were safely extinguished and pose no risk to public safety, noted NPS.

At 9:02 a.m. Sunday, the Dare County Sheriff’s Office notified the National Park Service that two separate wildfires were occurring at Fort Raleigh National Historic Site. NPS law enforcement rangers, the Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Department, Dare County Sheriff’s Office, Fish and Wildlife Service and the North Carolina Forest Service responded to the incidents.

Damage occurred to 0.07 and 0.06 acres before the two fires were extinguished by the Roanoke Island Volunteer Fire Department, North Carolina Forest Service and Fish and Wildlife Service.

“The National Park Service appreciates the quick responses to the fires,” stated a news release from NPS.

Since the fires are suspected of being human caused, the National Park Service is asking the public for information that could help determine who may have started these fires. Those with information to share with law enforcement rangers are asked to contact 252-473-2111.

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