Tuesday, February 18, 2025

Brunswick County, Leland, Belville issue burn bans amid dry spell

Brunswick County, Leland and Belville issued a burn ban Tuesday evening as fire risks increase amid ongoing drought conditions in the Cape Fear region.

A burn ban is in place in Leland and Belville due to persistent drought conditions. (Port City Daily/File photo)
A burn ban is in place in Leland and Belville due to persistent drought conditions. (Port City Daily/File photo)

SOUTHEASTERN, N.C. — With three-digit temperatures and ongoing drought conditions, Brunswick County, the Town of Leland and Belville issued burn bans inside their respective jurisdictions, effective immediately.

Both towns also remind residents of a permanent ban that prohibits burning within 100 feet of any structure.

Related: As drought conditions persist, Brunswick County issues Stage 1 water conservation alert

Brunswick County, Leland and Belville’s burn ban will remain in place until further notice.

Neither New Hanover County and Pender County have not yet issued burn bans for unincorporated residents. Burning of all kinds is permanently banned in Wilmington city limits.

The U.S. Drought Monitor classifies southeastern North Carolina as “abnormally dry,” its lowest-ranking drought score. According to the National Weather Service, the Wilmington region has absorbed just 0.29 inches of rain over the past 30 days. That’s just 7% of 4.09 inches –the amount typically registered around this time of year in a month’s period.

Brunswick County issued a Stage 1 Water Conservation Alert Tuesday evening and Pender County implemented a Stage 3 Water Conservation Alert Sunday evening. New Hanover County has not yet implemented a similar state-mandated conservation alert but recommends conserving nonessential water use.

Note: This article will be updated as additional burn bans are lifted or put in place.


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