Drought raises wildfire concerns across ENC

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Dry conditions across eastern North Carolina are raising concerns about wildfire danger this weekend, prompting N.C.

Forest Service officials to urge residents to use caution when burning outdoors.

Pitt County remains under severe drought conditions, while parts of Bertie, Lenoir and Greene counties are experiencing extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor.