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RALEIGH, N.C. (WNCN) — Authorities said crews are still active late Sunday afternoon on the third day of a massive wildfire at the North Carolina coast after two structures burned, and 30 homes were threatened a day earlier.
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The Brunswick County wildfire, which was reported around 8 p.m. Friday, near Shallotte and Ocean Isle Beach, remained just 50 percent contained late Sunday afternoon, according to the North Carolina Forest Service.
As efforts appear likely to continue on Monday, dozens of firefighters from more than 20 agencies were still active in the Old Georgetown Road and Hale Swamp Road area, Brunswick County officials said.
Air operations on Saturday afternoon led crews to lower the size estimate of the fire to around 285 acres — not the previously announced 500 acres on Saturday.
“Due to more accurate mapping and reconnaissance flight data, the fire is 300 acres in size,” the forest service said about the blaze, officially called the Quarry Road Fire.
Also Sunday, stories of bravery and heroes emerged from the fire.
William B. of the Calabash Fire Department became a “legend” after he was caught on camera getting a baby to “safety during a genuinely terrifying moment,” Shallotte town officials said.
A photo of the fireman carrying a small child to an SUV during the blaze was all over social media since Friday night.
Calabash is along the South Carolina line, but William traveled more than 10 miles toward the fire in the Shallotte area — and then made the rescue just before 9 p.m. Friday.
Town officials said, “You were out there being a real-life superhero.”
Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue photo Photo from town of Shallotte showing William B. of the Calabash Fire Department rescuing a child Friday evening during the fire. 
Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue photo 
Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department 
Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department Nakina Fire and Rescue photo of a roundabout near Shallotte after the wildfire burned the area. 
Town of Shallotte photo of the fire threatening areas near the town. 
FOCUS Broadband showing damage to internet lines from the fire. 
Winnabow Volunteer Fire Department photo
“Your professionalism and swift response are proof that heroes don’t always wear capes,” Shallotte town crews wrote. “From the bottom of our hearts (and our slightly congested lungs), thank you!”
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Dad and grandfather Shane Michael Vaczy thanked William on social media for helping his daughter and baby.
“This was a true blessing. Thanks for all the sacrifices and hard work of all first responders,” Vaczy wrote.
Sunday afternoon, the area was experiencing light winds.
“As winds increase, fire activity may increase in areas,” the forest service said.
One bit of good news on Sunday — no homes were threatened after 30 were in danger Saturday evening.
Brunswick County officials said all 19 county fire departments helped battle the fire along with crews from New Hanover County, Horry County near Myrtle Beach, and Wilmington.
Also, much-needed Saturday evening rain — nearly an inch — helped crews but didn’t knock out the fire.
Fire officials said Sunday that “organics continue to smolder and, at times, emit noticeable smoke.”
All roads were back open on Sunday after a few were closed on Saturday to help fire crews and because of heavy smoke.
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The cause of the fire remains under investigation.