A burn ban is in effect in unincorporated areas of Brunswick County until further notice.
The Brunswick County Fire Marshal issued the ban at 5 p.m. on Thursday, citing current and forecast weather conditions are unfavorable to open burning, “particularly due to increasing wind and fire danger risks heading into this weekend,” according to a county release.
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The ban pertains specifically to all burning within 100 feet of a structure. It does not apply to open burning permits the North Carolina Forest Service has issued or permitted fireworks displays.
The town of Oak Island issued a similar ban Thursday afternoon to coincide with the county ban. Residents of that town may contact the Oak Island Fire Department at 910-278-1000 or through the department contact form.
Residents of cities and towns within the county should check with their local governments about municipal bans.
The burn ban is effective until conditions improve and the county will send out a notice once the ban is lifted. A notice will also go out on any necessary safety updates related to to the burn ban.
Additional information is available on the county’s burn ban/opening burning webpage.
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For questions about the ban, contact the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office at 910-253-2041.
