Sawlog fire near Wise River now estimated at 1,500 acres, forest officials say

Rain and snow slow spread of Sawlog Fire, attack continuing Monday

UPDATE: May 5 at 9:05 a.m.

Sawlog fire near Wise River now estimated at 1,500 acres, forest officials say

The weather Sunday is expected to be cooler, moderating fire behavior, which will give firefighters better conditions, Forest Service officials said.

Sawlog Fire grows to 1,500 acres

The Sawlog Fire, 15 miles northeast of Wisdom, in the Sawlog Creek drainage is now burning an estimated 1,500 acres.Officials say the fire grew due to dry fuels

BSL wildfire update: 1,500 acres contained by 10%

BRUNSWICK COUNTY — A fire in Boiling Springs Lake continues to be managed by the NC Forest Service after growing to 1,500 acres since Saturday night. According to Operations Section Chief Jonathan Ambrose, firefighters are taking advantage of early-morning showers and continue to work dry areas around the fire. "The dozer crews are steadily churning up the soil and reinforcing single… Source