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'It's a game of chess;' Fire crews face complex fight against Cape Fear wildfires amid drought

Summary by WWAY TV
ATKINSON, N.C. (WWAY) — Pine cones, pine needles and dry leaves are helping fuel wildfires across southeastern North Carolina, including a persistent fire at Whitehall Plantation in Pender County. “It’s a game of chess, sometimes it feels like the fire is a step ahead of you,” said Philip Jackson, public information officer for the North Carolina Forest Service. Jackson said battling wildfires like the one in Atkinson is complex, especially as s…
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WWAY TV broke the news on Friday, April 24, 2026.
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