Large brush fire at Camp Lejeune Tuesday night
Officials said over 3,500 acres of woodland burned as of 9 p.m. Tuesday.
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A large brush fire broke out Tuesday at Camp Lejune.
According to a press release from the Marine Corps Installation Command, base fire fighters reported they are working to contain brush fire along Marines Road on Camp Lejeune Tuesday afternoon.
The press release said over 3,500 acres of woodland has burned as of 9 p.m.
There were no reports of infrastructure damage and the fire is expected to stay on the base. No evacuations have been ordered.
The Sneads Ferry Gate entrance will be open only to traffic heading to Courthouse Bay.
Base command is asking all other personnel coming from this area should use the Wilson Gate to access the base.
Road closures are in effect for all of Marines Road, Highway 172 between Courthouse Bay and Onslow Beach Road, and Sneads Ferry Road from the intersection of Highway 172 to McHugh Boulevard.
The press release said the latest information on closures would be shared on the bases social media pages.
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