Large fire in Raeford sends smoke plumes into sky; cause under investigation

A massive fire erupted in Raeford on Saturday night, sending thick smoke plumes into the sky from a wooded area.

Posted 12/28/2025, 1:55:56 AM Updated 12/28/2025, 2:38:29 PM

By WRAL Staff

A large fire was reported in Raeford Saturday night.

Video shared by a viewer to WRAL News showed a large plume of smoke coming from a heavily wooded area.