Restriction ends within town limits as beach bonfire season approaches; county burn ban remains active in unincorporated areas.
OKI, NC — The Town of Oak Island has officially lifted its local burn ban, effective at 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 9, ending restrictions that have been in place since June.
The lift applies only within Oak Island town limits. The Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s burn ban remains in effect for all unincorporated areas of Brunswick County.
Town officials announced the change just days before the start of Oak Island’s annual beach bonfire season, which begins November 16 following the conclusion of sea turtle nesting season.
With the burn ban lifted, residents and visitors will soon be able to enjoy permitted beach bonfires once the seasonal program resumes. However, a permit is required before any beach bonfire can be held. The town said online permit applications will become available later this week.
Officials encourage anyone planning a beach bonfire to review all permit requirements and safety regulations before submitting an application.
The town’s decision ends nearly five months of local burning restrictions while reopening one of Oak Island’s most popular fall and winter traditions. Residents should remember that burning regulations may still differ outside town limits, where the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s burn ban remains in effect.
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