Much of the wildfire is currently within the Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, home to several endangered species, including about 130 red wolves and the red-cockaded woodpecker.

目前有相分火区位于沼泽湖国家野生动物保护区内。这里聚居着包括大约130条红狼和红冠啄木在内的好几种濒危物种。