MEDIA RELEASE
BOLIVIA, N.C. – As of 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, a burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas within Brunswick County.
All burning within 100 feet of any 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 by the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) for land clearing or air curtain incinerators.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service Wilmington, NC Forecast Office, Brunswick County is experiencing low relative humidity and gusty winds in addition to a high fire danger index rating from the North Carolina Forest Service. 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.
The burn ban will remain in place until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20. For questions about the burn ban, please contact the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office at 910.253.2021.
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