North Carolina Fires
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Wildfire Activity Remains Quiet Across North Carolina
Wildfire activity across North Carolina is quiet today with no significant fires burning statewide.
Conditions and Outlook
There are no active National Weather Service fire weather alerts across North Carolina. Significant fire potential remains moderate across the western mountains through Wednesday due to dry conditions and cured fall foliage, with low potential elsewhere. Mountain fire potential drops to low by Thursday.
Burn Bans and Land Management
An open burning ban remains in effect for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County, though the Town of Oak Island has lifted its municipal ban.
What Residents Should Do
- Extinguish outdoor fire pits and campfires thoroughly with water until cold.
- Check local and county burn bans before conducting any open burning.
- Clear dry autumn leaves and combustible debris from around structures.