*This is a North Carolina Forest Service notice. Brunswick County will share the latest information from the NC Forest service on this webpage when available. For the most up-to-date information, visit the NC Forest Service website.
The primary objective for the N.C. Forest Service Incident Management Team is public and firefighter safety.
Acreage: 1,331 acres | Containment: 83%
The Sunset Road Fire in Brunswick County remains within the 1,331-acre footprint and is 83% contained. The wildfire started Friday, May 2. The cause of the wildfire has been determined to be a debris burn. The N.C. Forest Service Incident Management Team will transition incident response back to local Forest Service personnel effective 8 a.m. Tuesday, May 13.
A Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR) remains in place at an altitude from the surface up to and including 3,000 feet, daily (24 hours). Complete information is available at https://tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=detail_5_8047. Flying drones within a TFR designated area is unlawful.
The N.C. Forest Service would like to extend a special thanks to the many cooperators that assisted with firefighting efforts for the Sunset Road Fire. We would also like to extend a thank you to Brunswick County and the City of Boiling Spring Lakes for their support toward fire operations.
This will be the final communication relative to the Sunset Road Fire in Boiling Spring Lakes.
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Public Safety Reminders
Brunswick County is currently assisting the NC Forest Service, Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue and the City of Boiling Spring Lakes in response to a wildfire affecting the Boiling Spring Lakes and surrounding areas. Brunswick County has lifted its state of emergency due to the incident as of Tuesday, May 13 at 2 p.m. Any additional information will be shared at brunswickcountync.gov/bslfire.
This is still an active incident. Residents are urged to remain alert and follow local law enforcement for any updates or changes to the wildfire’s status. If you have an emergency related to the wildfire, call 9-1-1.
Thank you to all our area and state firefighters, law enforcement, EMS, local government, and community partners for their dedication and efforts during this time. Thank you also to our residents for your support and for helping our public safety professionals by following important safety measures and staying alert during this public safety emergency.
- Donations: We appreciate the generosity of our community members. At this time, however, all needs are met for our public safety teams based in Boiling Spring Lakes and we cannot accept anymore food or drink donations. Thank you again for supporting our firefighters and public safety professionals. Consider also reaching out to your local fire department or fire station to see if their team has any needs. Remember that this is still an active incident. Stay aware and continue to follow law enforcement directions and safety measures. Thank you!
- Air Quality: A CODE GREEN Air Quality Alert is currently in effect for Brunswick County. According to the state’s air quality index, air quality is considered satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no concern.
- Do Not Fly Drones Near or Over Wildfire: The NC Forest Service reminds everyone that flying a drone near or over a wildfire is ILLEGAL. Firefighting aircraft that respond to wildfires fly low in support of ground personnel. Drones can pose a serious threat to pilot and public safety. A drone that disrupts air operations also puts firefighters, residents and property at risk of loss to wildfire.
- Shelter: The American RedCross shelter at South Brunswick High School (280 Cougar Rd, Boiling Spring Lakes, NC 28461) has closed. American RedCross’ sheltering team remains on standby in the event an additional shelter is needed due to the wildfire incident.Brunswick County will share information on shelters or sheltering assistance should they become necessary in the future on our website at brunswickcountync.gov/bslfire.
This is still an active incident. Residents are urged to remain alert and follow local law enforcement for any updates or changes to the wildfire’s status. If you have an emergency related to the wildfire, call 9-1-1. - Roads: Drivers should remain cautious and patient today as roads reopen. Heavy smoke will be present over the next few days. Click Here to See Latest Road Status in Real-Time
- Lifted – County Burn Ban: Effective at 12 p.m. on Monday, May 12, 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 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.
Stay Alert
Community members are encouraged to check Brunswick County and the City of Boiling Spring’s websites for updates. Sign up for emergency situation email updates from Brunswick County at brunswickcountync.gov/email.
- Brunswick County: brunswickcountync.gov
- City of Boiling Spring Lakes: cityofbsl.org