Woods fire near Ocean Isle Beach 80% contained

BRUNSWICK COUNTY, N.C. (WECT) - A woods fire that broke out near Ocean Isle Beach Saturday night is 80% contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.

The North Carolina Forest Service reports that the fire spans four acres off Hale Swamp Road. Officials add that staff are continuing to monitor the area to ensure all hot spots are fully extinguished.

The North Carolina Forest Service said no homes or structures were threatened, damaged or destroyed during the fire.

According to Ocean Isle Beach Mayor Debbie Smith, Shallotte Point Volunteer Fire Department led containment efforts.

The Ocean Isle Beach Fire Department was called to the scene about 7:30 p.m. Saturday. Shallotte Point Volunteer Fire Department led containment efforts, according to Ocean Isle Beach Mayor Debbie Smith.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

The North Carolina Forest Service served as the lead agency throughout the incident, including command, suppression, resource management and investigation. Local fire departments supported those efforts by providing structure protection.

North Carolina is currently under a statewide burn ban.