Crusoe Island Rd

active fire

Wildfire

ACRES BURNED

557

STATE

North Carolina

ORIGIN COUNTY

Columbus

containment

85%

Active Hotspots

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Most locations are covered at least every 3-5 hours.
Some hotspots may be unrelated to wildfires.

Active Hotspots (0)

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Recent Hotspots

Recent Hotspots are heat signatures detected by satellites within the last 7 days.

Most locations were covered at least every 4-6 hours.
Does not include last 24 hours.

Recent Hotspots (0)

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Flame Animation

Flame Animations are visual depictions of flame behavior based on known data.

Wind data from National Weather Service.
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Flame Animation

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34.2015067379876, -78.5501692025169

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2025-03-26

TIMELINE

6 days

March 26

Detected

April 1

LAST UPDATED

Wind Dynamics

first 2 will be pulled from the fire automatically.

Can have dynamic values. Ie > Higher wind value raises directional randomness value.

Time Scale

Inherent speed (at zero wind). Controls the overall speed of the simulation, affecting how quickly particles move and update.

3.5x

Wind Speed

Controls the velocity of particle movement, simulating how wind speed affects ember and heat plume transport.

11mph

Wind Direction

The prevailing direction of the wind as provided by the closest NWS weather station, expressed in degrees.

N(0)E(90)S(180)W(270) 0degrees

Directional Randomness

Simulates turbulence and local wind variations by adding random fluctuations to particle trajectories, similar to fire-induced wind eddies.

12%

Particle Dynamics

Can also have dynamic values. Ie > Higher wind reduces scale decay. Or Higher acreage increases. More than 30 hotspots increases particle lifespan. Etc.

Particle Lifespan

Determines how long each heat visualization element persists, analogous to the duration of visible thermal signatures in infrared imagery.

30frames

Particle Density

Controls the concentration of visualization elements within each burst, similar to the density of detected thermal signatures in a given area.

20%

Particle Scale Decay

Determines how quickly particles diminish in size over their lifespan, representing the cooling and dissipation of thermal signatures.

60%

Particle Scale Variation

Controls the range of initial particle sizes, simulating the variation in intensity of thermal signatures across a detection area.

80%

Burst/Emitter Dynamics

(⛔️ Some of these aren't totally working.). Controls the detailed behavior of fire particle emission patterns.

Burst Frequency

Sets how often new groups of particles are emitted, simulating the pulsing nature of thermal plumes and intermittent fire behavior.

2per sec

Particles Per Burst

Determines the number of thermal signatures released in each emission event, representing the intensity of individual heat releases.

Burst Duration

Controls how long each emission event lasts, analogous to the duration of individual thermal pulses in fire behavior.

0.3sec

Gap Between Bursts

Sets the cooling or rest period between emission events, representing the cyclical nature of fire intensity fluctuations.

0.2sec

Burst Length Variation

Adds randomness to the duration of each burst, simulating the natural variability in fire behavior and thermal signature patterns.

50%

Incident Data

CAUSE

Undetermined

BEHAVIOR

Minimal

Nearest CITY

Whiteville

PRIMARY FUEL TYPE?

Timber (Litter and Understory)

Description

NE of Crusoe Island Rd / S of Lake Waccamaw State Park

Response

Lead Protecting AGENCY

DFR

TOTAL PERSONNEL

PROPERTY OWNERSHIP

Private
(Private)

WEATHER

Nearby Air Quality

AQI

34.2015067379876, -78.5501692025169

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forecast

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2025-04-02 20:02:31.4215282025-04-02 20:02:31.421528

1. Start Time & Info

**Start Date/Time/Location** The Crusoe Island Road Fire started on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, near Crusoe Island Road in Columbus County, North Carolina, close to Lake Waccamaw[1][3][5]. **Size and Containment** As of March 25, 2025, the fire has burned 343 acres and is 100% contained[1][2][5]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire was fueled by gusty winds and dry conditions, which led to rapid spread. However, firefighters were able to contain the blaze before it moved too far into the Green Swamp Preserve[1][5]. **Containment Efforts** The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS), along with local volunteer fire departments (VFDs), worked to combat the fire. Air assets and heavy equipment were redeployed from another large wildfire on the New Hanover-Pender county line to assist in containing the Crusoe Island Road Fire[1][5].

2. Evacuations & Closures

**Evacuations and Sheltering:** **No Mandatory Evacuations** There were no reports of mandatory evacuations, but homes and buildings at the end of Crusoe Island Road were threatened. Firefighters and personnel were staged near these structures until the threat was reduced by a wind shift and air suppression[1][5]. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** - There are no specific reports of road closures directly related to the Crusoe Island Road Fire. However, residents were advised to avoid the area to allow firefighters to work effectively[1]. **For more information, visit:** - [Columbus County News: Crusoe Fire Contained at 343 Acres]: https://columbuscountynews.com/2025/03/crusoe-fire-contained-at-343-acres/ - [Ground News: Wildfire in Columbus County 100 percent contained]: https://ground.news/article/crusoe-fire-contained-at-343-acres-ccn-columbus-county-news - [Zoom Earth: Crusoe Island Road Fire]: https://zoom.earth/fires/us-nc-crusoe-island-road-fire/

3. Current Impact

**Impacts:** **Structures Impacted** The fire threatened several homes and buildings at the end of Crusoe Island Road, but there are no reports of structures being destroyed or damaged. An estimate of damages to several pine plantations was not immediately available[1][5]. **Air Quality** The fire contributed to moderate air quality conditions in New Hanover, Brunswick, and Columbus counties, according to the NC Department of Air Quality[3]. **Safety Concerns** A burn ban is in effect due to the dry and windy conditions, and the NCFS and local authorities are enforcing strict burning rules. Citations are being issued for violations of the burn ban[1].

4. Current Outlook

**Containment Status** The fire is fully contained, and NCFS personnel are monitoring the area to ensure no further spread[1][2][5]. **Weather and Wind Warnings** Although the fire is contained, dangerous wildfire conditions are expected to continue for the next week due to strong winds and low humidity. However, the immediate threat from the Crusoe Island Road Fire has been mitigated[5].

5. Weather info

**Cause** The cause of the Crusoe Island Road Fire is not specified in the available reports. **Weather and Climate** The fire was fueled by gusty winds and dry conditions, which are typical of the region during this time. The ongoing dry and windy weather has exacerbated fire danger, leading to a burn ban and strict enforcement of burning rules[1][5].

Citations

['https://columbuscountynews.com/2025/03/crusoe-fire-contained-at-343-acres/', 'https://ground.news/article/crusoe-fire-contained-at-343-acres-ccn-columbus-county-news', 'https://zoom.earth/fires/us-nc-crusoe-island-road-fire/', 'https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/nfsnc/news-events/', 'https://columbuscountynews.com/2025/03/ncfs-vfds-fighting-crusoe-wildfire/']