PUBLIC NOTICE
BOLIVIA, N.C. – Effective at 5 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025, the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office will lift a ban on all open burning within 100 feet of an occupied structure for the unincorporated areas within Brunswick County.
The burn ban was originally issued on Oct. 23, 2025, due to unfavorable weather conditions forecasted for the area. This burn ban did not apply to any open burning permits issued by the North Carolina Forest Service or the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
The Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office continually monitors fire weather metrics to determine if there is an increased risk of fires starting and spreading quickly. Fire Marshal Andrew Thompson appreciates the cooperation of community members while the burn ban was in effect. To stay proactive in keeping lives and property safe, the public is urged to be vigilant and use caution when burning outdoors.
Brunswick County reminds residents that only natural vegetation, which includes leaves, tree trimmings, or yard debris, can be legally burned within 100 feet of an occupied structure. Any outdoor burning that occurs more than 100 feet from a structure requires a permit from the North Carolina Forest Service.
Permit holders are encouraged to contact the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office Communications Center at 910.253.2505 to let them know the permit holders have a forestry burn permit and will be burning.
For more information or questions about burn bans, open burning, fireworks, fire inspections, fire investigations, or the North Carolina Fire Code, please contact the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office at 910.253.2041 or visit brunswickcountync.gov/323/Burn-Ban-Open-Burning.
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Burn Ban Issued for Brunswick County effective Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
PUBLIC NOTICE
BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Fire Marshal is issuing a burn ban for the unincorporated areas within Brunswick County that will go into effect at 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.
Current and future weather forecast models indicate conditions that are not favorable to open burning, particularly due to increasing wind and fire danger risks heading into this weekend.
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.
All open burning of natural vegetation outside 100 feet of an occupied dwelling requires a permit from the North Carolina Forest Service. In addition, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality may require additional permits for certain types and locations of burning.
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 910.253.2041.
Visit Brunswick County’s Burn Ban / Open Burning webpage for more information about local burn bans and open burning regulations.
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