PUBLIC NOTICE
BOLIVIA, N.C. – A burn ban has been issued for the unincorporated areas within Brunswick County effective 5 p.m. on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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. If you are located in a city or town, contact your local municipal official related to the burn ban.
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.
Current and future weather forecast models indicate conditions that are not favorable to open burning. According to the U.S. National Weather Service Forecast Office in Wilmington, Brunswick County is experiencing hot weather with heat index values near 100 degrees in addition to a Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert from Brunswick County Public Utilities.
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/fireworks-safety.
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.
Visit Brunswick County’s Burn Ban / Open Burning webpage for more information about local burn bans and open burning regulations.
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