BERTIE COUNTY, N.C. (WITN) - A big wildfire burning in Bertie County is now 100% contained.

The North Carolina Forest Service says the Roanoke River Fire burned 500 acres within the Roanoke River National Wildlife Refuge, along with 80 acres of private land.

Foresters say a lightning strike started the wildfire.

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