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All trails in the Carolina North Forest, including the Occoneechee Loop, are now open. Some areas may still show signs of recent fire activity and fire response efforts. Please use caution and avoid charred areas.

All trails in the Carolina North Forest have reopened except for the southwestern section of the Occoneechee Loop, which remains closed. Some areas may still show signs of recent fire activity and fire response efforts, so please use caution, especially on trails on the west side of the forest.

The brush fire in the Carolina North Forest remains contained and continues to be monitored. Hotspots are still smoldering, and smoky conditions may persist for several days. Some trails have also been impacted by fire response efforts.

All trails west of Seawell School Road and the railroad tracks will remain closed through Monday, May 25. Conditions will be reassessed on Tuesday, May 26.

Trails on the east side of the forest remain open. Please respect posted signage and avoid entering closed areas.

A brush fire in the Carolina North Forest has been contained and continues to be monitored. Out of an abundance of caution, all trails west of Seawell School Road are temporarily closed. Please respect posted signage and avoid entering these areas.

Orange County proclaimed May 18-22 as Heat Awareness Week, spotlighting the growing threat of extreme heat.

Heat is dangerous and can result in heat-related illnesses including heat cramps, heat exhaustion, heat stroke, or even death. Stay safe by learning the symptoms of heat exposure and the appropriate responses. 🔥

➡️ Learn more by visiting go.unc.edu/heatstress

Grounds Services has removed a post oak estimated to be over 230 years old outside South Building due to age-related decline. Salvageable wood will live on through the Carolina Tree Heritage program and be transformed into furniture, sculptures and other wooden creations, with proceeds supporting student scholarships.

⚠️ TRAFFIC ADVISORY: Expect lane closures at the intersection of South Columbia Street and South Road beginning April 27 through May 4. Eastbound traffic from McCauley Street will be limited to left turns only. For details and detour maps, visit go.unc.edu/i7KYd.

Facilities crews are working hard across campus to clear primary building entrances and walkways. Please use caution and stay on cleared paths to help avoid slips and falls. Snow may also begin sliding off rooftops, so remain alert when walking near or entering/exiting campus buildings.

A huge THANK YOU to our Grounds, Building Services, Housekeeping, Construction Services, Energy Services and other Facilities teams who have been working around the clock to keep our campus safe and operational. Your hard work and dedication keep Carolina going. 💙

🚧 ROAD CLOSURE: South Columbia Street will close to through traffic between South Road and Cameron Avenue beginning at 7 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15 through 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19 in support of a steam tunnel replacement project. For additional details about transit impacts and basketball operations, visit go.unc.edu/Bz5q3.