UPDATE: May 12, 2025
The Town of Leland burn ban will be lifted at noon on Monday, May 12.
The Town issued the burn ban on May 3 due to moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor for North Carolina, and the impacts of a wildfire affecting Boiling Spring Lakes and surrounding areas.
Fire officials urge residents to continue burning responsibly. Always check for restrictions before burning, monitor weather conditions, and never leave a debris fire unattended. Burn permits are available from authorized permitting agents or online through the NC Forest Service.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE: May 3, 2025
A burn ban has been issued by the Town of Leland and Brunswick County effective Saturday, May 3 at 5 p.m. until further notice.
The ban prohibits all burning within 100 feet of an occupied structure within Town limits. Due to Brunswick County’s burn ban, the same restrictions apply to unincorporated areas of the county within the Leland Fire District.
This precaution is necessary as Leland is currently experiencing moderate drought conditions, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor for North Carolina, and due to the impacts of a wildfire affecting Boiling Spring Lakes and surrounding areas.
The burn ban will remain in effect until conditions improve. The Town of Leland will announce any updates, including when the burn ban is lifted, through its website and social media channels.