Firefighters have been battling a fast-moving wildfire over the weekend after flames spread across more than 30 acres in Cameron, according to the Cypress Pointe Fire Department. The fire has caused significant destruction, consumed several vehicles, and threatened nearby homes in the area of Lizzie Jetter Road.
The fire was initially reported just before 3 p.m. on Sautrday afternoon. Local fire departments were dispatched as the wildfire, fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, intensified.
The North Carolina Forest Service and the National Weather Service had issued a High Fire Danger warning earlier in the day, cautioning Moore County residents against burning due to these conditions.
Upon arrival, crews found an aggressive fire consuming vehicles and advancing toward structures.
Firefighters focused on protecting homes while working to suppress the flames, but strong winds and difficult terrain allowed the fire to spread beyond the reach of their containment efforts.
A second alarm was called, bringing reinforcements from departments in surrounding areas as far away as Fort Bragg.
Harnett County EMS also responded, while Whispering Pines Fire Department covered Cypress Pointe’s district. Forestry plows from Fort Bragg and the North Carolina Forest Service were deployed to carve fire lines and slow the spread.
By 10:30 p.m., the fire remained active, and many crews stayed on scene working through the night to contain the blaze. No injuries were reported, and the fire departments were successful in preventing the fire from reaching any of the homes.
The Cypress Pointe Fire Department shared photos from the scene.
Overnight efforts and Sunday developments
By late Saturday night, the fire remained active, though no injuries or structural losses had been reported. Firefighters worked through the night, monitoring the blaze as it burned deep into wooded and swampy terrain, where access was challenging. Cypress Pointe and Spout Springs monitored the area, ensuring no erratic fire behavior or new structural threats.
However, the fire remained concentrated in heavily wooded and swampy terrain, making access difficult.Â
Activity increased again on Sunday morning, with flames reaching 3 to 9 feet in height. The North Carolina Forest Service deployed two plows to contain the head fire, and a spotter plane was also dispatched to assess fire behavior and relay information to ground crews.
As of Sunday afternoon, crews reported another flare-up, but the fire remains under control even as it spread. Firefighters continued to monitor the area. According to Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue, “over 100 acres are involved, but progress is being made with 85% containment.”
Final update
As of 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, the fire was still burning but completely contained.
“The NC Forestry Service, along with fire departments from across Harnett and Moore Counties, worked tirelessly to suppress the fire, protect structures, and establish containment lines for almost 27 hours,” said the Cypress Pointe Fire Department in a Facebook update. “While some smoke and visible flames may still be present within the containment area, the fire is fully contained.”
The fire ultimately spread to over 100 acres, damaging or destroying several vehicles and impacting a structure.Â
Local fire departments continue to issue Red Flag warnings, urging residents to avoid outdoor burning due to dry conditions and strong winds.
Responding to the scene were: Cypress Pointe Fire & Rescue, Crains Creek Fire Department, Spout Springs Fire Department, North Carolina Forest Service, Carthage Fire Department, Lemon Springs Fire Department, Southern Pines Fire Department, Fort Bragg Fire Department, Eastwood Fire Department, and Harnett County EMS. Providing district coverage was Whispering Pines Fire Department.
~Photos and information courtesy of Cypress Pointe Fire Department.Â
