PUBLIC NOTICE
BOLIVIA, N.C. – Effective at 5 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, a burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas within Brunswick County due to fire danger conditions and impacts from a wildfire affecting Boiling Spring Lakes and surrounding areas.
Brunswick County is currently assisting the N.C. Forest Service, Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue, and the City of Boiling Spring Lakes in response to the wildfire. Brunswick County and the City of Boiling Spring Lakes have both declared a state of emergency due to the incident. Any additional information will be shared at brunswickcountync.gov/bslfire.
During the burn ban, all burning within 100 feet of any structure is prohibited within the unincorporated areas of Brunswick County. An unincorporated area is an area not within a municipality (incorporated city, town, or village limits). If you are located in a city or town, contact your local municipal official related to the burn ban.
In addition to the wildfire, current and future weather forecast models indicate conditions that are not favorable to open burning. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for North Carolina, Brunswick County is experiencing moderate drought conditions.
The burn ban will remain in place until conditions improve. Brunswick County will send out a notice when it is lifted and/or to communicate any necessary safety updates related to the burn ban. For questions about the burn ban, contact the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office at 910.253.2021.
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