NCFS Historical Fires: Allen Road

Overview:

The Allen Road Fire started on 1:15 p.m. on Saturday April 6, 1985. It involved the cooperative efforts of the North Carolina Forest Service, US Fish and Wildlife Personnel, US Marine Corps, NC National Guard, Wayne Community College Students, Forest Industry Cooperators, Volunteer Fire Departments from Washington, Tyrrell and Hyde Counties, Private Equipment Contractors and community volunteers. This fire burned 94,650 acres and was contained by Friday, April 12, 1985.

Allen Road Fire Facts

• Equipment Involved: 5 Helicopters with Buckets, 1 Air Tanker, 1 Scout Plane, 30 Bulldozers, 120 Pumps, 7 Miles of Irrigation Systems, and miscellaneous support vehicles
• Estimated Supression Cost: 1,300,000 NCFS; 1,000,000 US Fish and Wildlife, Kilkenny Farms and other private holdings
• 12,000 Hours recorded at Fire Camp
• 94,650 acres including Timberland, Cropland, Pasture, Brush, Swamp and Marsh
• 24 Homes and 1 Business damaged by fire
• $25-$30 million dollars in estimated Timber Losses
• 35% of total Deer population and unmeasurable impact on small game and reptiles