The Whipping Creek Road Fire in Dare and Hyde counties in Eastern NC remains at 15,449 acres in size and containment has increased to 62%. A perimeter flight, on Monday, using infrared camera technology revealed minimal heat on the fire. The locations identified were hit with helicopter water drops supported by firefighter direct attack on the hot spots. A follow up infrared flight was Tuesday morning. Fire crews continue to monitor weather and fuel conditions for their daily planning of suppression tactics. Minimal fire growth is expected now even though increased fire weather conditions prevail. The incident now has 146 firefighters and fire managers assigned to the fire, primarily from the North Carolina Forest Service and the US Fish and Wildlife Service.