Shallotte Point Volunteer Fire Department

10/02/2026

10/02/2026

09/17/2026

09/11/2026

Shallotte Point Volunteer Fire Departments member’s remember the brave men and woman from 9/11. Our members participated in the motorcade from Sunset Beach to Brunswick Community College were they participated in a memorial ceremony. Members also completed a stair climb reaching 110 stories in gear with a airpack. 

09/05/2026

REMINDER: BURN BAN STILL IN EFFECT FOR BRUNSWICK COUNTY’S UNINCORPORATED AREAS

PUBLIC NOTICE | Posted Sept. 4, 2026

BOLIVIA, N.C. – The Brunswick County Fire Marshal is reminding the community that a burn ban for the unincorporated areas is still in effect as of Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.

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 for the unincorporated areas has been in effect since Monday, June 8, 2026, due to significant drought conditions and fire danger risks the County has experienced throughout the summer months.

Brunswick County is still classified as an Extreme Drought (D3) county according to the most recent update from the North Carolina Drought Management Advisory Council (NCMDAC) on Thursday, Sept. 3. Some areas in the southern end of the county are also still experiencing Exceptional Drought (D4) conditions. These are the two highest tiers on the U.S. Drought Monitor’s scale.

The burn ban does not apply to any open burning permits issued by the North Carolina 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 North Carolina Department 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.

Visit Brunswick County’s Burn Ban / Open Burning webpage for more information about local burn bans and open burning regulations.

07/17/2026

07/13/2026

🔥7/13/26 DAILY UPDATE: QUARRY ROAD FIRE🔥
Shallotte (Brunswick County)

📌Acreage and Containment: There has been no change in size or containment. The fire remains 283 acres and 50% contained.
Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters.
Acreage and containment updates can be tracked using the N.C. Forest Service Wildfire Public Viewer.
https://ncfspublic.firesponse.com/
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The Quarry Road Fire ignited Friday, July 10, in Shallotte. The cause of the fire was determined to be a lightning strike.

Wildland firefighters continue to reinforce fire lines and complete mop-up operations. A mop-up operation involves extinguishing or removing burning material near control lines, felling snags and trenching logs to prevent rolling after an area has burned. The objective is to make a fire safe or to reduce residual smoke.
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📌Weather and Fire Behavior: Fire behavior is minimal. Organic fuels continue to smolder and, at times, emit noticeable smoke.

📌Structures/Homes Threatened: There are no structures threatened currently.
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07/12/2026

❤️ A Heartfelt Thank You ❤️

The Officers and Members of the Shallotte Point Volunteer Fire Department would like to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who assisted during the Quarry Road Fire beginning on July 10.

This incident required an incredible team effort, and we are deeply thankful for the dedication, professionalism, and commitment shown by every agency and individual involved. The successful management of this fire would not have been possible without your support, resources, and countless hours of hard work.

We extend our appreciation to:

🚒 All Brunswick County Fire Departments
🚒 New Hanover County Fire Department
🚒 Wilmington Fire Department
🚒 Horry County Fire Rescue
🚒 Pender County Fire Department
🚒 Old Dock Cypress Creek Fire Department
🚒 Nakina Fire Department
🌲 North Carolina Forest Service
🚨 Brunswick County Emergency Management
🚓 Brunswick County Sheriff's Office
🚑 Brunswick County EMS
🏛️ Brunswick County Administration
👮 Local Law Enforcement Agencies

A very special THANK YOU goes out to our amazing community. Your generous donations, meals, refreshments, words of encouragement, and unwavering support kept our firefighters and emergency responders fueled and motivated throughout more than 40 hours of continuous operations. Your kindness truly made a difference.

The teamwork, cooperation, and selfless service demonstrated throughout this incident are a testament to the strength of our partnerships and our community. We are honored to serve alongside such dedicated professionals and to be supported by such an incredible community.

From all of us at the Shallotte Point Volunteer Fire Department, thank you for standing with us. We are proud to serve this community and grateful to call you our partners.

With sincere appreciation,

The Officers and Members
Shallotte Point Volunteer Fire Department ❤️🚒

07/11/2026

🔥7/11/26 -- FIRE INFORMATION UPDATE: QUARRY ROAD FIRE🔥
SHALLOTTE (BRUNSWICK COUNTY)

The Quarry Road Fire ignited Friday, July 10 in Shallotte.

The N.C. Forest Service and Tri-Beach Fire Department are in unified command of the Quarry Road Fire. Multiple personnel and equipment resources are engaged. N.C. Forest Service aircraft are providing aerial support for wildland firefighters on the ground.

The Office of the State Fire Marshal along with several local fire departments and county agencies are providing incident support.

The public is reminded that firefighting engines and equipment are working and moving in the fire area. Motorists are urged to exercise caution, stay alert and avoid the area if possible.

📌Acreage and containment: Currently, the fire is 400-500 acres in size with an estimated 50% containment. Containment is estimated at this time as wildland firefighting crews remain actively engaged in suppression efforts. Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters.

📌Weather and Fire Behavior: Due to extreme heat, dry conditions and gusty winds, fire behavior is erratic. Firefighting personnel are addressing a spot fire that occurred this morning. Operational objectives are to get containment lines around the spot fire and to continue strengthening those lines. Spot fires occur when embers land on the unburned side of a fire line.

📌Smoke Impacts: The communities of Shallotte, St. James and Boiling Springs Lake may be impacted by smoke from the fire.

📌Evacuations / Closures: For evacuation orders and road closures, stay in tune with local Brunswick County emergency management channels for the most up-to-date information. https://brunswickcountync.gov/

📌Wildfires are a no-drone zone. Flying a drone near or over a wildfire is ILLEGAL. Don’t do it. 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.