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NC Burning Rules Just Got Stricter | Wilmington News
North Carolina just slapped new burn restrictions on New Hanover and Pender counties, officially labeling them “high hazard” areas — joining 19 others already under stricter rules. With more people moving in and forests full of flammable organic material, wildfires are a growing threat. Now, any open burn over 100 feet from a home requires a Forest Service permit — not just during certain hours, but always. Clearing land? Burning more than five acres? You’ll need a special permit with safety checklists for wind, smoke, and debris. No permit? Fire crews will shut it down — and you could pay…
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