MOYOCK — Since we’ve been asked to start reporting on matters from Currituck County, here are few items of interest that include fire that damaged a grain silo and an update about the construction of Tulls Creek Elementary School.
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First, fire crews from multiple departments responded Friday morning to a grain silo fire on North Indiantown Road that posed a risk of collapse and challenged firefighters with a limited water supply.
The Moyock Fire Department reported that the blaze was first called in around 9:40 a.m., prompting a mutual aid request from Station 3 to assist at the scene in the 100 block of N. Indiantown Road. Moyock VFD was assisted by fire departments from Crawford Township, Lower Currituck, South Camden and Currituck Fire and EMS.
Firefighters arrived to find the grain silo burning with smoke visible from a distance. Because of the nature of the structure, officials said there was an immediate concern about the potential for collapse. Being that the silo was in the country, that meant limited access to hydrants, complicating firefighting efforts.
To combat the fire, crews established a water shuttle operation, with Tanker 3 and Camden County units hauling water to the scene. Firefighters also drafted water from a nearby pond to maintain a steady supply. Despite the challenges, responders were able to contain the blaze and prevent further damage to surrounding property.
By early afternoon, the Moyock Fire Department confirmed that the fire had been fully extinguished and overhaul operations completed. No injuries were reported.
“All fire has been knocked down, and crews have completed overhaul operations,” the department said in a public update around 12:40 p.m. “All units are now packing up, cleaning equipment, and returning to quarters.”
Officials thanked the assisting agencies for their coordination and teamwork during the incident, as well as the public for avoiding the area while emergency crews worked.
“We’d like to thank Currituck Fire & EMS, Stations 3, 4, and 5, and Camden County Fire for their outstanding teamwork and mutual aid support during this morning’s incident,” the department said. “Thank you to the public for your cooperation and patience while crews worked to safely resolve the situation.”
The cause of the fire has not been released. Fire officials said the quick response and coordination between departments were key to bringing the situation under control without injuries or further damage.
In other news, members of the Currituck County Board of Commissioners and Currituck County Board of Education received an update on construction of the county’s newest school on Wednesday, October 15. Substantial completion of Tulls Creek Elementary School is expected by the end of the year.
The school is scheduled to open next fall for the 2026-2027 school year.
Commissioners Paul O’Neal, Selina Jarvis, Mike Payment, Tony Angell, Janet Rose, and Kevin McCord joined Board of Education members Dana Parker, Jason Banks, Sandi Ayres, and Melissa Harrison on a tour of the facility hosted by Harry Davis, III, president, of Sussex Development Corporation.
Sussex is building Tulls Creek Elementary School in partnership with Boomerang Design. This is the same project team that completed recent expansions and renovations at Moyock Elementary School and Moyock Middle School.
Tulls Creek Elementary School is located on Tulls Creek Road, adjacent to the Moyock Library. The facility consists of two buildings with a total square footage of 118,000. Its features include approximately 40 classrooms for grades K-5, cafeteria, kitchen, gymnasium with a stage, library, administrative and counselor offices, and
teacher workrooms.
The Tulls Creek Elementary School construction project in Moyock, NC, is costing around $61.5 million, based on a budget amendment that includes the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for construction ($60.9 million), plus financing and contingency costs. The project was initially estimated at around $50 million, but the cost increased over time, with the county ultimately approving a $60 million bond to finance it.