Brunswick County issued a burn ban for unincorporated areas of Brunswick County to take effect on Tuesday, June 28 at 5 p.m. The county also recommends against personal fireworks for this Independence Day in favor of professional fireworks displays. Per a county release: "Fire Marshal Andrew Thompson reminds residents that 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. The burn ban does not apply to charcoal or gas grills provided fire safety precautions are taken. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor for North Carolina, Brunswick County is experiencing moderate drought conditions in addition to a moderate fire danger index rating from the North Carolina Forest Service."