From the October 3, 2014, WECT Wilmington, N.C..
Fort Fisher was on fire again this past week for the second time in two years. This time it is not because of Union bombardment. The North Carolina Forest Service and Fort Fisher State Historic Site are cooperating for an October 6-10 burn along the land-facing earthworks west of US-421.
The purpose is to eradicate yaupon, an aggressive shrub choking out native plants that aid in erosion control.
This is the second "burn."
Local, state and federal agencies will oversee it with regards to weather and safety conditions. Tours of the fort have been temporarily suspended and the area around the burn will be roped off.
Burning Again. --Old B-Runner
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