BRUNSWICK COUNTY — Brunswick County’s burn ban is back on.
Burning within 100 feet of any structure in unincorporated Brunswick County is now prohibited, effective Tuesday.
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Brunswick County Fire Marshall Andrew Thompson shared a news release that states current and future weather forecast models show conditions that are “not favorable to open burning.”
The U.S. Drought Monitor, as of late May, has classified southeastern North Carolina as being in a “moderate drought.” Though a small portion of southern Brunswick County has been reduced to “abnormally dry” under U.S. Drought Monitor’s ranking system, the majority of the county remains in a moderate drought.
Last year, fireworks sparked 35 wildfires in North Carolina, despite record rainfall amounts, according to Agriculture Commissioner Steve Troxler.
A multi-county burn ban was declared on May 30 by the North Carolina Forest Service but was later lifted on June 10 as drought conditions slightly improved. Brunswick County’s burn ban, announced on May 29, was lifted on June 11.
“In addition, based on the increased fire danger risk it is encouraged that fireworks displays are limited to State licensed and insured operators and assistants for local permitted professional shows, ” Thompson said in the release. “The burn ban will remain in place until further notice.”
Questions about the burn ban can be directed to the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office at 910-253-2021.
