Robeson County Fires: Crews Battle Blazes, Burn Ban in Effect

0:00It's March 29th. From your city to your ears, this is Durham News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. Fire crews in Robison County are battling two major blazes right now on Saturday. The first one's ripping through Veterans Road, and it's still burning hot with no quick end in sight. Just under 10 miles away, another fire is going strong on Emma Jane Road, stretching resources thin for local departments. Big Marsh Fire Department posted that this could drag on for a while, as dry conditions make every spark a nightmare. A statewide burn band kicked in from the North Carolina Forest Service, hitting all 100 counties and blocking all open burns, even with, permits. Conditions stay dangerous, so crews keep grinding while folks steer clear and wait for the all clear.