Burn Ban Issued for Brunswick County effective June 28

MEDIA RELEASE

BOLIVIA, N.C. – A burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas within Brunswick County effective 8 a.m. on Friday, June 28, 2024.

All burning within 100 feet of an occupied structure is banned within the unincorporated areas of Brunswick County. An unincorporated area is an area not within a city or town’s limits.

The burn ban does not apply to any open burning permits issued by the North Carolina Forest Service or permitted fireworks displays scheduled for the week of July 4.

Brunswick County is experiencing hot weather and drought conditions, in addition to a high fire danger index rating. The current and future weather forecast models indicate conditions that are not favorable for open burning. If you are located in a city or town, contact your local municipal official related to the burn ban.

Because of these conditions, officials recommend individuals avoid using personal fireworks this Independence Day weekend and consider attending professional fireworks displays instead. More details on displays and fireworks safety tips from the Fire Marshal’s Office are at brunswickcountync.gov/holiday-fire-safety.

The burn ban will remain in place until 8 a.m. on Monday, July 8. For questions about the burn ban, please contact the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office at 910.253.2021.