A brief bout of rain Monday couldn't stop the the fires, which have taken advantage of strong winds, low humidity and moderate to long-term drought conditions.

A wildfire near the Sandy Ridge community is nearly contained in Stokes county. Fire officials are still asking you to avoid the area at this time along Goins School Road.

The brush fire was located in the 12500 block of 77 th Street in open farm land on the south side of 77th Street. The ...

While the blaze was contained, Monday, fire officials warned that smoke and ash may be visible south of Fellsmere and ...