PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Containment efforts continue for a wildfire that started Saturday in Stokes County near the Rockingham County line, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. As of Sunday at 6 p.m., the approximately 276.6-acre fire was 80% contained. Stokes County Public Services, volunteer fire departments, forestry officials, the Stokes County Sheriff’s Office and other agencies are assisting with the fire. According to the Rockingham County Sheriff's Office, the fire is in the area of Goinstown School Road, Bennett Road and Victory Hill Church Road. Rockingham County Sheriff's Office (Facebook) Residents are asked to stay away from the area to allow fire personnel access to the area. A statewide burning ban remains in place until further notice. As of Sunday morning, 125 wildfires have recently burned more than 3,500 acres across the state. ...read more read less