Homeowners near NC wildfire told to evacuate

Hey! This is a California thing ain't it?

Authorities in eastern North Carolina are telling 39 homeowners to evacuate after a wildfire jumped containment lines.

The blaze in the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge has burned up to 10,000 acres, or nearly 16 square miles. Fire officials say it's likely to continue growing because of hot and dry conditions.

Firefighters have started to establish new containment lines to the north and east of the blaze, hoping that access roads will help corner it. The fire jumped previous lines Tuesday night and has been threatening the area south of Lake Phelps.

Emergency workers said Wednesday they evacuated a community around the lake, telling 39 homeowners to leave.

Officials said lightning started the blaze Sunday.