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Wildfire in Brunswick County | Wilmington News
A massive wildfire in Brunswick County scorched over 280 acres near Shallotte, forcing evacuations before being largely contained by July 12th—thanks in part to rainfall, though wind remains a threat. Two businesses were destroyed, and a firefighter suffered minor injuries. Officials are still investigating the cause, while county leaders criticize the approval of nine large land-clearing burns despite severe drought conditions, calling for more local control over such activities. Water restrictions and outdoor burn bans remain in place as the region battles dry conditions. Listen in…
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