03/28/2026
Update on May 4, 2026:
The Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s Office has lifted a ban on all open burning within 100 feet of an occupied structure for the unincorporated areas within Brunswick County effective at 9 a.m. on Monday, May 4, 2026. The N.C. Forest Service has lifted a ban on all open burning for 81 counties, including Brunswick County, effective at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 3, 2026. The burn bans were originally issued on March 28, 2026. Details: https://ow.ly/cvQu50YKFq4
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Update on March 30, 2026:
In addition to the local burn ban, the North Carolina Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning, including land clearing, outside 100 feet of an occupied dwelling and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 6 p.m. Saturday, March 28 until further notice. The issuance of any new permits has also been suspended until the ban is lifted. Read the full update from the North Carolina Forest Service: https://bit.ly/4dlzcXv
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Original Post on March 28, 2026:
Burn Ban Now in Effect 🚫🔥
The Brunswick County Fire Marshal is issuing a burn ban for the unincorporated areas within Brunswick County as of 8 a.m. Saturday, March 28, 2026. Read online: https://ow.ly/tnvO50YA2w9
Current and future weather forecast models indicate conditions that are not favorable to open burning, particularly due to increasing wind and fire danger risks for 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 N.C. Forest Service.
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 NC Dept 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 or visit BrunswickCountyNC.gov/FireMarshal
Visit Brunswick County’s Burn Ban / Open Burning webpage for more information about local burn bans and open burning regulations: https://ow.ly/noJ350XhcjS
| Posted March 28, 2026 | Updated May 4, 2026 |
