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FOR MORE UPDATES ON THE WILDFIRE, GO TO THIS STORY A small woods fire that began around Barclay Road in Boiling Spring Lakes on Friday First responders worked throughout Friday night to battle the blaze high winds Saturday ignited hot spots and the fire escaped containment lines Sunday has provided some relief thanks to rain in the morning and less wind A state of emergency remains in Brunswick County Forest Service works to strengthen containment lines it has also started an investigation on the cause of the wildfire “We’re taking advantage of the rain that came in this morning to really work the dry areas around the fire The dozer crews are steadily churning up the soil and reinforcing single fire lines to multiple lines in hopes of stopping or slowing the spread of the fire,” says Operations Section Chief Jonathan Ambrose in a news release from the N.C On Saturday morning the wildfire grew due to spotting over containment lines the fire remains at 10 percent containment Percent containment represents sections of fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters No homes have been destroyed as a result of the wildfire Flying drones within a TFR designated area is unlawful Flying a drone near or around a wildfire compromises the safety of pilots and interferes with firefighting efforts The public is reminded to keep drones away from wildfires The American Red Cross shelter at South Brunswick High School has closed American Red Cross’ sheltering team remains on standby in the event an additional shelter is needed due to the wildfire according to a news release from Brunswick County Donations keep coming | 4:40 p.m.Several places have come together to provide food and drink donations to people battling the wildfire at least according to a post from the Brunswick County Government Facebook page Recognizing the generosity of community members all needs are met for our public safety teams based in Boiling Spring Lakes and we cannot accept any more food or drink donations." More than 200 personnel representing several fire departments across at least five counties have been fighting the blaze that started on Friday it has burned around 1,500 acres and is 10 percent contained N.C. Forest Service: Fire 10 percent contained | 1:20 p.m.The N.C Forest Service Incident Management Team assumed command of the wildfire at noon on Sunday as the blaze is at 10 percent containment firefighters continue fighting the wildfire and are closely monitoring the fire perimeter for spot fires the wildfire grew due to spotting over containment lines No homes have been destroyed as a result of this wildfire Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte said early Sunday it was around 1,700 acres A cold front passing through the area overnight and this morning provided scattered showers and roughly six-tenths of accumulated rainfall over the fire area active fire was seen in the tree canopy during the early morning hours smoldering organic soil also has potential to hold fire below the soil surface causing difficulties in extinguishing Flame potential or reburn in pockets of unburned fuel cannot be ruled out firefighter crews continued water handling and dozer operations to create additional fire line and reinforce existing fire line Forest Service aviation fleet supplied water drops on the fire Though fire lines have been placed around the entirety of the fire erratic winds and regionally dry conditions have made containment of the fire difficult A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for Brunswick County. Information on current air quality data for North Carolina is available at https://www.airnow.gov/ All roads in and around Boiling Spring Lakes remain open Motorists are encouraged to use extreme caution when traveling around the area as smoky conditions persist and may linger for days around the area of the fire Wildland fire engines and large equipment continue to be on roads in the fire area and traveling to and from assignments Use caution while traveling the N.C 87 corridor around Boiling Spring Lakes All mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders have been lifted The emergency shelter located at South Brunswick High School remains open and available for use According to a Facebook post from Brunswick County Schools all activities are schedules as planned for the week of May 5 It will send out its normal Friday night call on Sunday at 5 p.m is already a day off for students on the traditional calendar while Brunswick County Early College will run on a normal schedule Rain has now stopped | 9:50 a.m.While all roads opened and evacuations have been lifted officials are still warning that the fire is active and residents should remain vigilant Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte was back at the incident command center early Sunday morning and he noted that when it comes to the fire's containment level While Sunday morning's rainfall slowed the fire's progression some He noted that while the communications tower near Boiling Spring Lakes was in danger Saturday night located just outside Boiling Spring Lakes' city limits But crews were able to protect homes and businesses with a chicken coop remaining as the only structure lost No injuries had been reported as of Sunday morning Forte said the rain allowed local fire crews a chance to rest for a bit He said firefighters from Sampson and Duplin counties were on scene Sunday to provide some relief for local crews A total of 248 personnel were on the scene Friday and 274 were there Saturday Forest Service was creating a plan of action for Sunday "We'll have to see what happens once things dry out," Forte said The latest: Track the Brunswick wildfire Roads open, evacuation orders lifted | 8:15 a.m.The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office released an update on the wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes and all evacuation orders have been lifted The announcement noted that it remains "a working fire," and crews are still on the scene "Smoke may still be visible and air quality may be affected in some areas -- please continue to use caution," the update stated It also encouraged residents to stay informed by following the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office mobile app and the county's official social media channels for updates "A sincere thank you to all the firefighters and emergency personnel who have worked around the clock to contain the fire and keep our community safe," the release stated A line of storms has reached Southeastern North Carolina bringing rain and the chance of some relief to battle the wildfire is expected to remain until at least 8 a.m with rain chances hovering at 48 percent or better into early afternoon about 800 acres has burned in the Boiling Spring Lakes area At least one church and a business will not be open Sunday due to the wildfire First Baptist Church in Boiling Spring Lakes said it would cancel services Sunday "While we won't be gathering in our usual place we remain united in spirit," the Facebook post reads "If you are able and feel led to worship tomorrow has shared that they will be having a special time of prayer for our BSL community during their service." The Communities in Schools of Brunswick County thrift shop at 3000 George II Highway in Boiling Spring Lakes will remain closed until further notice The other three county thrift shops will remain open: Southport (1635 N Shallotte (4501 Main St.) and Sunset Beach (1780 Chandlers Lane) The shops are open Monday-Saturday from 10 a.m.-5 p.m Brunswick County released an update on the wildfire affecting Boiling Spring Lakes and the surrounding areas “The NC Forest Service continues to respond to the incident through the night with area firefighters and estimates an update on the containment by Sunday morning,” the news release stated “There are still no reports of damages to or loss of any residences at this time.” and the status is subject to change based on future conditions “Ground and aerial firefighting crews will remain on the scene until the fire is controlled,” the release said A Code Red Air Quality Alert remains in effect for Brunswick County through midnight Saturday which means that everyone may experience health effect from prolonged exposure Effects may be more serious for older adults The community is advised to limit prolonged or heavy exertion outdoors “Smoky conditions are likely for the next several days for our area,” the release stated It also noted that law enforcement has issued both mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders for areas affected by the wildfire Those with a mandatory or voluntary evacuation order will be notified by law enforcement personnel going door-to-door and via phone and text notifications sent to those in affected areas “Anyone in a voluntary evacuation area should be prepared in the event a mandatory evacuation is issued for your area,” the release said It also urged residents who are not under an evacuation order to keep windows and doors closed and all pets inside due to smoky conditions Evacuees in need of shelter may go to South Brunswick High School 87 remained closed from Danford Road to East Boiling Spring Lakes Road according to Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte who was stationed in the command center in Boiling Spring Lakes said that conditions have been difficult for firefighters due to the fire's behavior "It's going against everything a fire's supposed to do," he said Forte said no homes had been lost and no injuries had been reported but that has been the only structure lost to the blaze He praised the firefighters for their dedication and hard work and the command center's got it down to a science," he said Forte said fire crews had a plan to dig "massive trenches" and force the fire toward a 4,500-acre tract to burn itself out Forte said they were not able to implement that plan because the fire changed direction He noted a blaze flared up near Danford Road and while rain fell in Southport and some areas of the county he said the area where the fire is burning hasn't received any Forte noted the area is projected to receive rain around 4 a.m "But it doesn't look like it's going to be enough to really help us," he said Forte said the American Red Cross shelter at South Brunswick High School housed four people and three dogs The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department has announced additional evacuations and Drayton roads should evacuate now and follow the instructions of emergency personnel Just before 9 p.m., some light rain fell in the Boiling Spring Lakes area. While it was short lived and certainly far from enough to provide relief from the wildfire, it might be a prelude to forecasted showers by 3-4 a.m. Sunday The Southport Police Department posted a video on its Facebook page on current conditions in Boiling Spring Lakes with the fire near a cell tower off N.C The wildfire has now burned approximately 800 acres in Boiling Spring Lakes according to a Facebook post from the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office Some smoke from the wildfire can be seen as far north as the New Hanover/Pender county line Boiling Spring Lakes Commissioner Justin Lovin said he had recently spoken with Brunswick County Sheriff Brian Chism who is coordinating fire response efforts in the incident command center Lovin said he last heard that the wildfire was heading north toward unincorporated areas of Brunswick County Lovin said the areas of Old Mill Creek Road and Mill Creek Road were under mandatory evacuation orders He added all mandatory evacuation orders for the city of Boiling Spring Lakes remained in effect Living Word Full Gospel Fellowship in Winnabow opened its facility as a shelter shortly after news of a wildfire came out in Boiling Spring Lakes And as the blaze continues Saturday, it is now taking donations of drinks such as Gatorade and Propel and snacks to then take to first responders to help The church's address is 1029 George II Highway in Winnabow The Walmart in Leland also has a place for donations Rain in forecast by early Sunday | 5:20 p.m.Relief could be on the way to contain and extinguish the wildfire the National Weather Service forecasts a 60% chance of precipitation in Boiling Spring Lakes amounting between half and three quarters of an inch South wind is expected around nine miles per hour with the possibility for gusts as high as 17 mph High winds are forecasted to continue Sunday with a south wind forecasted between seven to 11 mph during the day Precipitation is more likely moving into Sunday with a 90% chance of rainfall during the day amounting between a half and three quarters of an inch Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte is currently at the incident command center in Boiling Spring Lakes He said the fire has escaped its containment lines and is burning in both the city of Boiling Spring Lakes and unincorporated areas of Brunswick County Forte said the winds are gusting at 25 miles per hour which is making it difficult for firefighters battling the blaze Forest Service is leading the firefighting efforts and they are putting together a plan to dig "massive trenches" around a 4500-acre tract of wooded land to drive the fire into that controlled area and let it burn itself out "God bless these men and women," Forte said of the first responders He said five blocks of Boiling Spring Lakes are under mandatory evacuation orders he said voluntary evacuation orders were issued for nearly 200 people living near the blaze Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInWILMINGTON (WECT) - According to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office all roads are back open and all evacuation orders have been lifted due to the fire in Boiling Spring Lakes The American Red Cross was helping people who were forced to leave their homes fire officials say the fire is only 10% contained but no longer poses a threat to neighbors The North Carolina Forest Service Incident Management Team will continue to monitor the fire NC (WWAYY) — Officials say the wildfire affecting Boiling Spring Lakes and surrounding parts of Brunswick County is still active According to Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff high winds this morning caused the fire to pick up again Officials are now working to box off an estimated 4,500 acres as the fire continues to shift The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department reports that the following areas/roads are under mandatory evacuation: Officials have confirmed that the detour route is closed Residents should instead use Pine Road to East Boiling Spring Lakes Road to Funston According to officials South Brunswick High School remains open as a shelter for displaced residents Mayor Winecoff also shared that he is at city hall with other officials Video Central|Live Stream A burn ban is in effect on Saturday for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County as authorities on the coast continue battling a massive wildfire at Boiling Spring Lake all burning within 100 feet of any structure is prohibited within unincorporated areas The town of Leeland also issued a burn ban within town limits The Brunswick County Sheriff's Office said nearly 800 acres have burned and the North Carolina Forest Service lists the fire as is 0% contained and we are grateful for the dedication of every agency involved," said the sheriff's office on Facebook which started on Friday in the area of West Boiling Spring Road and Sunset Road in Brunswick County has grown exponentially in the last 24 hours In an update Friday night Brunswick County officials said the fire was as big as 200 acres and was considered “100% contained," but dry air and brisk winds helped rekindle the fire One family said they were forced to evacuated Friday night and their hopes of returning Saturday were dashed as the fire picked back up "We were really hoping to get home tonight it might make sense to continue to have a slumber party over at some family's house," said Nick and Rocky Losasso Brunswick County and Boiling Spring Lakes both declared a state of emergency due to the fire and the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office said evacuations are in place for some areas Authorities are investigating how the fire started Create a Website Account - 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Posted 09.19.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 9/18/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Southport located at the following addresses:  the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in St James located on the following streets:  the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Boiling Spring Lakes located at the following addresses:  Posted 09.11.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 9/9/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Sunset Beach located at: Posted 08.29.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 8/27/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at: Posted 08.29.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 8/22/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located from 4598 through 4718 Main St and 107 through 135 Shallotte Ave in Shallotte are h.. the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities  located at 4812 Posted 08.10.2024PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE- TREATED & PARTIALLY TREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a bypass of both treated (disinfected) and partially treated wastewater at the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Fac.. PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 6610 Dunrobin Point Southwest in Ocean Isle Beach The service line leak was discovered at approxi.. PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE- UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater at the Sea Trail Wastewater Treatment Facility located at 1395 Angels Trace SW in Sunset Beach PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE- PARTIALLY TREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of partially treated wastewater (not disinfected) at the West Brunswick Regional Water Reclamation Facility located at 235 Grey Water Road in S.. PUBLIC NOTICENOTICE OF DISCHARGE OF UNTREATED WASTEWATERBrunswick County Public Utilities had a discharge of untreated wastewater near 573 Ocean Isle Beach Road in Ocean Isle Beach The force main leak was discovered at approximately.. 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Posted 06.24.2024The system has fully resumed normal operation We appreciate your cooperation and patience during this period Based on the findings of the laboratory analys.. Advisory RescindedPosted 06.12.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 6/11/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities in Winnabow located at: Advisory RescindedPosted 06.10.2024Based on the findings of the laboratory analysis of water samples collected on 6/8/2024 the water consumers of Brunswick County Public Utilities located at 1820 to 2029 Whispering Pines Street in Ocean Isle Beach are he.. 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Brunswick County Government30 Government Center Drive NEBolivia Phone: 800-442-7033Contact Us The 10-acre wildfire broke out earlier today by West Boiling Springs Road and Barclay Road Boiling Spring Lakes town officials told WHQR that at least ten different emergency management departments are on the scene Boiling Spring Lakes town officials told WHQR firefighters from Brunswick Pender and New Hanover counties as well as the North Carolina Forest Service had the blaze partly contained the fire is threatening nearby neighborhoods prompting evacuations to First Baptist Church near the BSL fire station Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue stated that as of 3 p.m. The department stated that several firefighters were treated on scene for smoke and heat related illness There have been no injuries or deaths reported This is a developing story. Visit the Boiling Spring Lakes town website for updates the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office announced that Highway 87 would be shut down through Boiling Spring Lakes Traffic is now being diverted down Danford Road from Highway 17 BCSO is asking motorists to avoid the area and use caution Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInBOILING SPRING LAKES (WECT) - Brunswick County Schools (BCS) have announced event cancellations for Saturday BCS shared the following events have been cancelled: (WECT) - All roads in Boiling Spring Lakes are reopened after closure due to a wildfire in the area “We’re pleased to share that all roads in Boiling Spring Lakes are now open and all evacuation orders have been lifted,” said the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) in a Facebook post there is still an active fire that crews are working on and drivers should continue to use caution in the area Firefighters and first responders from Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue and multiple mutual aid agencies fight a 10-acre wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes Smoke billows above Boiling Spring Lakes City Hall on Friday Firefighters and first responders from Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue and multiple mutual aid agencies were battling a 10-acre wildfire in the city A wildfire that ignited on Friday, May 2 in Boiling Spring Lakes initially covered just five acres spread to approximately 650 acres by late Saturday afternoon Prompting mandatory evacuations across five blocks and a state of emergency in Brunswick County the fire has created dangerous conditions throughout the area Evacuees seeking shelter have been directed to South Brunswick High School and Bladen counties working together to contain the fire as of Saturday evening here's what the weather forecast shows for the next few days in Boiling Spring Lakes with a chance of precipitation at 60 percent Rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch are possible Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2 p.m. with the chance of precipitation falling to 40% in the evening New rainfall amounting between less than a tenth of an inch is possible South wind is predicted during the day between seven to 11 miles per hour A chance of a shower is forecasted on Monday with the possibility of thunderstorms after 11 a.m Chance of precipitation is 40 percent during the day Morning calm winds between five to nine miles per hour are anticipated with the possibility for gusts as high as 15 mph Temperatures are forecasted with a high of 81 during the day and a low of 61 in the evening NC (WWAY NEWS) — Brunswick County has declared a state of emergency due to a wildlife affecting Boiling Spring Lakes and surrounding communities What began as a small brush fire quickly grew into a large wildfire due to high winds Maribella Moss lives in the area near where the fire first began and she was able to see the fire from South Brunswick High I saw like planes flying around it and it was like reaching all the way over there,” Moss said Evacuations had already begun for the west side of Boiling Spring Lakes as Moss and her family had not been allowed near their home for more than 4 hours Evacuation efforts grew as the fire moved northeast towards Highway 87 which is the main road leading in and out of the city more than 85 units or trucks from at least five counties (Brunswick He said the fire has been a challenge to contain it’s breached various stages of containment and every time we get lines all the way around it “So it’s contained and then it’s not and then it’s contained and it’s not I can’t give you a percentage right now but we’re we’ve got so many units and resources here on the ground that hopefully we’ll have it suppressed.” Efforts to fight the fire came from the sky as well as helicopters and planes carrying water were used to try and slow it’s spread Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff has declared a state of emergency for the city and Governor Josh Stein is aware of the situation Mayor Winecoff spoke about the efforts of the firefighters trying to contain it it’s really unpredictable and when the wind picks up it makes it even tougher for these firefighters,” Winecoff said “So we’re just crossing our fingers and make sure hydrated so they’re out there fighting this fire.” State officials also say a code red air quality action alert is in effect for Brunswick County because winds are blowing smoke towards the Wilmington area The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department wants more people to evacuate due to the wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes Officials say residents in the area of Nassau please evacuate at this time and to follow the instructions of emergency personnel The American Red Cross has opened the South Brunswick High School Auxiliary Gym as a shelter due to the Boiling Spring Lakes fire Any domestic animals must be in a kennel or crate (kennels will be available from the sheriff’s department) BOILING SPRING LAKES, NC (WWAY) — The North Carolina Forest Service reports that the Sunset Road Fire in Boiling Spring Lakes has burned approximately 1,500 acres and is currently 10% contained the wildfire grew Saturday morning due to spotting over containment lines closely monitoring the fire perimeter for additional spot fires Forest Service Incident Management Team has assumed command of the Sunset Road Fire.The agency reports that wildland fire engines and large equipment continue to operate on roads in and around the fire zone Motorists are asked to use caution when traveling along the NC Highway 87 corridor near Boiling Spring Lakes No homes have been reported destroyed as a result of the wildfire A cold front moved through the area overnight producing scattered showers and approximately six-tenths of an inch of rainfall over the fire zone the Forest Service reported active fire in the tree canopy during early morning hours smoldering organic soil may continue to hold fire below the surface The potential for flame resurgence or reburn in unburned fuel pockets remains firefighter crews focused on water handling and dozer operations to construct and reinforce fire lines Forest Service aviation fleet conducted water drops over the fire Although fire lines now surround the full perimeter of the fire the Forest Service says erratic winds and dry regional conditions have made containment difficult The current 10% containment reflects fire lines where no further firefighter action is needed to hold the fire A Code Orange air quality alert is in effect for Brunswick County through midnight Sunday. Current air quality conditions for North Carolina can be found at AirNow.gov all roads in and around Boiling Spring Lakes have been reopened though officials caution that smoky conditions may persist for several days The emergency shelter at South Brunswick High School remains open.All mandatory and voluntary evacuation orders have been lifted For additional updates on closures and shelter status, residents can visit the Brunswick County website at brunswickcountync.gov (This story has been updated to reflect the most current information.) FOR THE LATEST ON THE WILDFIRE, GO TO THIS STORY FOR UPDATES A wildfire in Brunswick County that began with five acres on Friday a forest fire broke out in Boiling Spring Lakes between West Boiling Springs and Barclay roads It led to a state of emergency declaration for Brunswick County the wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes has grown to 650 acres Firefighters are continuing to battle the blaze The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department announced that Pine Lake and Drayton roads are closed to westbound traffic and those evacuating should head eastbound to Funston Road Josh Stein said he is "closely monitoring" the wildfire and reiterated a state of emergency is in place in the city "Please make sure to turn on emergency alerts and listen for evacuation orders," the post stated the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office reported ongoing dangerous conditions in Boiling Spring Lakes in a Facebook post The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department provided updated directives in a Facebook post Saturday afternoon alerting of several mandatory evacuations including Barclay Road Bordeaux and all areas north of Drayton and Robin an updated post from the department alerts residents that Pine Lake and Drayton are closed for westbound traffic and that residents should evacuate eastbound to Funston Those in need of shelter are directed to South Brunswick High School Effective at 5 p.m., Brunswick County has issued a burn ban for all unincorporated areas due to dangerous conditions and impacts from the Boiling Spring Lakes wildfire. The county has advised additional updates will be provided through its webpage. 87 shut down again | 9 a.m.Not long after reopening N.C a portion of the highway has been shut down again according to the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office The section closed is between Danford and East Boiling Spring roads the wildfire is 100 percent contained but not out Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte said a wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes remained an active incident multiple departments and law enforcement agencies remained on the scene through the night to control the blaze and protect nearby homes and businesses Brunswick County Commissioner Mike Forte said the fire was 100 percent contained He explained crews had equipment and firefighters staged around the blaze to keep it from spreading But he noted the wind was continuing to create issue with smaller fires popping up around the perimeter Forte said they were "making progress," and he did report that N.C and they were able to open another road -- North Lake -- which has been detoured since Hurricane Florence An air quality alert has been issued for much of the area due to the blaze the North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources has issued a code red air quality action day for fine particulates and the agency has issued a code orange air quality action day for New Hanover County For more information about these alerts and air quality, visit www.ncair.org/airaware/forecast The latest: Track wildfires in NC and across the country the wildfire is estimated to be 150-200 acres and is considered 100% contained and this status is subject to change based on future conditions There are no reports of damages to or loss of any residences as of Friday night Firefighting crews will remain on the scene throughout Friday night and into Saturday until the fire is controlled The mandatory evacuation has been lifted for most areas except for the following roads Residents are urged to remain alert and follow local law enforcement for any updates or changes to mandatory evacuation areas BordeauxPine Lake Black HawkHuntersBarclayBluebirdGaragePine Lake Road will be accessible with controlled access to allow traffic to return to residences no longer under a mandatory evacuation Residents returning home should keep windows and doors closed and all pets inside Conditions will remain smoky in the area for the next few days Individuals who need a place to shelter due to a mandatory evacuation or who are affected by the fire can visit the shelter at South Brunswick High School According to the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department's Facebook page Greenmoss and Drayton roads have been asked to evacuate and follow the instructions of emergency personnel Brunswick County has declared a state of emergency chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners and the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office are assisting the N.C and the City of Boiling Spring Lakes in response to the fire," the release stated and Horry (South Carolina) counties were also on scene providing aid The news release from Brunswick County advised community members to check the websites for both Brunswick County and the city of Boiling Spring Lakes for updates and encouraged residents to sign up for emergency alerts from Brunswick County at brunswickcountync.gov/email Brunswick County Schools also announced some cancellations due to the fire Both the Brunswick County Middle School Robotics Competition at Town Creek Middle School and the Bolivia Elementary School book fair More people evacuated as wildfire grows | 6 p.m.Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff declared a state of emergency in the city due to the wildfire They included residents along Pine Lake Road and Bordeaux Lane Brunswick County announced it has opened a shelter for residents who have been issued a mandatory evacuation order or are affected by the fire The shelter is at South Brunswick High School the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office announced in a Facebook post that N.C and traffic is being diverted down Danford Road from U.S Motorists are asked to avoid the area and use caution Firefighters battle wind and dry conditions | 2 p.m.Boiling Spring Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff at 2 p.m said the fire is about 15% contained with no reported deaths or injuries the North Carolina Forest Service website stated the fire stretched 10 acres noting high winds are making fire containment challenging the North Carolina Forest Service's wildfire public viewer noted the fire had grown encompassing 108 acres and was at 0% containment Trenches have been made to protect residential structures emergency medical services and the North Carolina Forest Service are on site "Everybody's on site working their tails off trying to keep this maintained," the mayor said One nonresidential structure caught fire but has been put out First Baptist Church of Boiling Spring Lakes has opened its doors for evacuees STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with the area’s latest Brunswick County news by signing up  for the Brunswick Today newsletter and following us on Facebook and Instagram Savanna Tenenoff covers Brunswick County for the StarNews. Reach her at stenenoff@gannett.com (WECT) - According to Megan Kascsak with Brunswick County the fire is 100% contained as of Friday night Brunswick County says the first is estimated to be 150-200 acres While the fire is considered to be contained Fire crews will remain on scene throughout the night and tomorrow Previous Coverage: Crews are responding to a fire in Boiling Spring Lakes according to the Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue says the fire began on W Crews arrived at a scene of heavy fire and wind Mutual aid was immediately requested along with the NC Forest Service 87 is shut down through Boiling Spring Lakes Traffic is now being diverted down Danford Road from U.S Drivers are advised to avoid the area and use caution the City of Boiling Spring Lakes shared that Mayor Jef Winecoff has declared a State of Emergency for the city Pine Lake Road and Bordeaux Road are under a mandatory evacuation Other areas around the city are under a voluntary evacuation The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department announced that residents in the areas of Nassau South Brunswick County High School will be open as a shelter for those who have to evacuate The address to the high school is 280 Cougar Rd Domestic animals must be in a crate or kennel in the shelter The Brunswick County Sheriff’s Office will provide crates for those who need it Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue says several firefighters have been treated for smoke/heat-related illness the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department told our crew on the scene that the fire was mostly contained but then wind sparked it back up and shifted it back towards the highway BSL Fire Rescue reports that outbuildings were claimed by the fire The City of Boiling Spring Lakes posted on Facebook that the area of W & Barclay Rd is also impacted by the fire Cape Fear Regional Jetport said in a statement to WECT that low-flying aircrafts are being utilized to put out the fire The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department says to refrain from flying drones in the area A wildfire in Brunswick County that started on Friday forced law enforcement officials to close roads and issue mandatory evacuations due to heavy smoke and fire danger SundayWhile a wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes forced law enforcement officials to close some roads Much-needed rain helped firefighters battling the blaze but the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office noted the incident remains a working fire the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department directed motorists to use East Boiling Spring Lakes Road to access Pine Lake Drive Queens can be utilized to access Nassau and Crystal (Roads) to get to Drayton toward Spring Lake," the post stated NC (WWAY) — Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department is wanting more people to evacuate due to the wildfire in Boiling Spring Lakes Follow the instruction of emergency personnel Anyone who lives North or East of Nassau Road in Boiling Spring Lakes and is evacuating must use East Boiling spring lake to Funston Road Brunswick County Chairman Mike Forte has declared a state of emergency effective Friday due to the wildfire that currently exists in the Boiling Spring Lakes community and surrounding environs NC (WWAY) — Crews are fighting a large brushfire in Boiling Spring Lakes The forest fire is located near West Boiling Spring Road & Barclay Road According to Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue Crews are currently operating at a large scale woods fire Fire behavior kept Crews busy while it kept jumping lines and threatening structures there were several firefighters treated on scene for smoke/heat related illness According to the North Carolina Forest Service the fire is 108 acres and 0% contained as of 4:54 p.m The Cape Fear Jetport says that they are using low flying planes to fight the fire We recognise you are attempting to access this website from a country belonging to the European Economic Area (EEA) including the EU which enforces the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and therefore cannot grant you access at this time After fully containing the wildfire late Friday night county authorities are now saying the blaze has broken containment lines The North Carolina Forest Service says the blaze has now grown to 650 acres BCSO has ordered evacuations for Pine Lake Cherry and Bordeaux as well as all areas north of Drayton and Robin A mandatory evacuation order is still in place for Black Hawk The American Red Cross has set up a shelter at South Brunswick High School Brunswick County has issued a burn ban for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County beginning at 5 p.m All burning within 100 feet of any structure in these areas is prohibited County officials say the burn ban will be lifted once conditions improve Brunswick County has also issued a state of emergency Authorities are also asking news outlets and the general public not to use drones in the area; according to the North Carolina Forest Service drone incursions forced the grounding of firefighting aircraft for 45 minutes as the fire continued to spread on Friday This is a developing story. For updates, including important information on shelters and evacuations, visit the Brunswick County website or the BCSO Facebook page. (This story has been updated with the most current information.) What started as a 5-acre woods fire in Boiling Spring Lakes on Friday, May 2, grew into a wildfire that had burned more than 1,000 acres by Sunday morning. In the process, several streets were closed, and some were forced to evacuate as Brunswick County declared a state of emergency. By Sunday, roads reopened, and evacuees were allowed back home. Throughout the weekend, crews battled high winds and dry conditions, which made the fire difficult to contain. “Though fire lines have been placed around the entirety of the fire, erratic winds and regionally dry conditions have made containment of the fire difficult,” stated a May 4 news release from the N.C. Forest Service. The fire resulted in evacuations and road closures.The blaze closed roads and resulted in mandatory evacuations for residents in Boiling Spring Lakes and some unincorporated areas of Brunswick County. It also closed some roads, including a portion of N.C. 87 — from Danford Road to E. Boiling Spring Lakes Road. The American Red Cross opened a shelter for those displaced during the evacuations, and several churches offered their spaces as shelters. Roads reopened and evacuees were permitted to return to their homes early on May 4. Mike Forte, chairman of the Brunswick County Board of Commissioners, was at the incident command center in Boiling Spring Lakes on Friday and throughout much of the weekend. Forte said as of Sunday, May 4, the only structure lost was a chicken coop. No homes had been damaged, and no injuries had been reported. He praised the local first responders for their response to the incident. “They have worked as an incredible team, and the command center’s got it down to a science,” Forte said Sunday. N.C. Forest Service is now handling the response.The N.C. Forest Service Incident Management Team took command of the fire at noon on Sunday. Prior to that, N.C. Forest Service firefighters were on the scene, with the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office leading the incident command center. Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue, departments from across Brunswick, New Hanover, Pender, Horry (South Carolina), Bladen, Columbus, Duplin, and Sampson counties all responded to the incident. Prior to the rain, firefighters observed active fire in the tree canopy in the early morning of May 4. “Deep, smoldering organic soil also has the potential to hold fire below the soil surface causing difficulties in extinguishing,” the N.C. Forest Service noted its news release Sunday. “Flame potential or reburn in pockets of unburned fuel cannot be ruled out.” Firefighters began gaining some control of the blaze on Sunday, and as of Monday morning, it was 10 percent contained. "Percent containment represents sections of the fire line that pose no escape risk without further action from firefighters," the release stated. In a video update posted to the N.C. Forest Service's Facebook page on the morning of Monday, May 5, operations section chief trainee David Poole said firefighting efforts on Monday would focus on using heavy equipment to "mop up" existing fire lines to extinguish smoldering pockets of vegetation that may still be capable of spreading fire. Poole noted they would also be using fire department resources to maintain structure protection in some areas of the wildfire. A Code Orange air quality alert has been issued for Brunswick County through midnight Monday. According to a news release from the N.C. Forest Service, the cause of the fire is under investigation. the North Carolina Forest Service said the fire was over 650 acres Share on FacebookShare on X (formerly Twitter)Share on PinterestShare on LinkedInAutoplayNews Madison Sayre has been located and returned home safely “The Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department would like to thank the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation’s Criminal Apprehension Unit NC and Southport Police Department NC for their partnership to bring Madison home safely,” the department said in a Facebook post The family of a missing 15-year-old is offering a reward for her return as the Boiling Spring Lakes Police Department continues to search for her Madison Paige Sayre was last seen between 9:30 p.m She is five feet and three inches tall and weighs around 135 pounds Sayre’s family is offering a $1,000 reward for information that leads to her return home call 910-363-0011 during business hours or 911 CBS17.com RAW VIDEO: Boiling Spring Lakes wildfire near NC coast on Saturday night (Southport Police Dept.) Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho is a new father after his wife Rosa gave birth to their daughter on Friday The City of Fayetteville has approved an 11 p.m A man convicted of drug trafficking in Lee County was recaptured after escaping a Hyde County prison 40 chickens are missing from a farm in Orange County A wrong way driver was involved in a crash on I-40 in Raleigh A federal judge ruled Allison Riggs is the winner of the North Carolina Supreme Court race No suspects are in custody after a teenager was shot and killed in Durham The REAL ID deadline has brough long lines to DMV offices in North Carolina Meet the new inductees of the North Carolina Music Hall of Fame Fayetteville officials held an emergency meeting to address gun violence in the city The North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation has reviewed the body camera footage of a North Carolina State Highway Patrol trooper under investigation for his actions after a deadly Raleigh crash Brunswick city leaders have decided to settle a lawsuit Dominion and Logan Developers Inc. served the city of Boiling Spring Lakes with a civil summons in October 2024, to figure out who's responsible for fixing a neighborhood drainage problem Boiling Springs Lakes Mayor Jeff Winecoff called a emergency meeting for March 25 to discuss and review an agreement related to the lawsuit Several Highlands at Boiling Spring Lakes residents have been negatively impacted by the neighborhood's water drainage as heavy rainfall leaves standing water in yards Highlands resident Tiffany Braden bought a home in the community in 2023 and is part of the homeowners' association She previously told StarNews drainage and moisture have been major issues throughout the neighborhood The heavy rainfall last September from Potential Tropical Cyclone 8 flooded most homes on her street with almost a foot of water noting stormwater ditches were already full before the storm Previous coverage: With residents 'sitting in a bowl,' Brunswick city and developers enter lawsuit STAY CONNECTED: Keep up with the area’s latest Brunswick County news by signing up for the Brunswick Today newsletter and following us on Facebook and Instagram A plat map was recorded to the Brunswick County Register of Deeds in 1996 for the Highlands at Boiling Spring Lakes per documents published online by the city of Boiling Spring Lakes City commissioners during their September 2017 meeting authorized a Memorandum of Understanding between the city and Sanco Builder Corporation The document included terms and conditions regarding 159 potential lots in the Highlands development and covered several topics including installing sewer collection lines along Goldsboro Road and 50 Lakes Drive to support future development Previously approved development plans were grandfathered in when Dominion Land Corporation purchased the land and restrictions of Highlands at Boiling Spring Lakes made in May 2020 per the Brunswick County Register of Deeds ditches and facility maintenance and repairs are the lot owners' responsibility The city adopted a stormwater ordinance in 2021 The lawsuit was created to hold the city accountable for legal obligations Shipman represents Dominion and the builder in the lawsuit against Boiling Spring Lakes Shipman explained that the ditches are within the public right of way within the public streets owned by the city and that it is their responsibility to implement the approved stormwater plan Related: With development booming in Leland, here's how the town is addressing flooding the city held the emergency called meeting in which the city agreed on a settlement Both parties have signed the settlement agreement and the city has already acted on some of the provisions in the agreement the responsibilities of the city of Boiling Spring Lakes to maintain certain drainage infrastructure that exists within the Highlands," Shipman said Though the neighborhood's homeowners' association must maintain a few drainage ditches Shipman said the city is responsible for the majority of stormwater ditches including stormwater ditches adjacent to the public right of way Shipman said the agreement requires the city to adopt a formal ditch maintenance program for the entire city Another provision requires Dominion to voluntarily undertake lowering a culvert near a nearby golf course No payment agreements were part of the settlement A Daily News Service of the North Carolina Coastal Federation More Articles More Articles More Articles More Articles More Articles 05/02/2025 by A public hearing on the state’s new classification of “wetlands” is set for late June The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality’s Division of Water Resources has scheduled a hearing June 26 to accept public comments on the revised wetlands definition’s codification into state rules Legislators in June 2023 voted into the law the revised definition which aligns with the federal classification of wetlands as those that have a “continuous surface connection.” State law dictated immediate implementation of the revision and that the North Carolina Environmental Management Commission adopt a rule consistent with the revised definition Speaker registration and sign-in will begin at 5:30 p.m Online speakers are asked to login to Webex using first and last name so that the meeting host can identify and call on each person wishing to comment. Additional information on ways to join the hearing are available at https://www.deq.nc.gov/about/boards-and-commissions/how-attend-webex-meeting-0 Participants may also join by phone by dialing 1-415-655-0003 The North Carolina coast is spectacular! When you purchase a North Carolina Coastal Federation license plate, you help keep our coast healthy and beautiful, and support the nonprofit journalism you’re reading now. Learn more the hearing officer may limit comment times to allow everyone an opportunity to be heard Written comments will be accepted through June 30 via email with the subject line “Wetland Definition Amendment” to Sue.Homewood@deq.nc.gov and by mail to Sue Homewood The story was compiled by staff members of Coastal Review Winner of seven North Carolina Press Association awards in 2024. © 2025 North Carolina Coastal Federation. All rights reserved.↑ (WECT) - Crews responded to a structure fire in Boiling Spring Lakes on Wednesday afternoon According to a post on the Boiling Spring Lakes Fire Rescue (BSLFR) Facebook and Oak Island Fire Department arrived to contain the fire The home sustained significant damage from the fire but firefighters managed to salvage some of it The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by BSLFR and the Brunswick County Fire Marshal’s office