N.W. Volunteer Fire/Rescue

At approximately 05:34 this morning N.W. Volunteer Fire/Rescue Department was paged out to a structure fire with entrapments.
Engines 3373-3374-3375 deployed and arrived on scene within minutes along with mutual aid departments. Appox. 0614 the fire was placed under control with two confirmed fatalities. At this time, We ask our loyal community to keep the families of those lost this morning in your prayers🙏

As we celebrate , we want to remind everyone to use 9-1-1 responsibly. Here is a quick breakdown about what is and is not a 9-1-1 call regarding fireworks ⬇️

Call 9-1-1 if:
✅ You are reporting fireworks violations
✅ Someone is injured or in immediate danger
✅ You see a fire
✅ You notice smoke or flames you cannot identify or control
✅ You witness a crime in progress

Do NOT call 9-1-1 if:
❌ You want to know what fireworks are legal in your area
❌ You want to know what time local fireworks displays start
❌ Your neighbor has a storage container at their house filled with fireworks.

For non-emergency fireworks inquiries or complaints, please contact your local police or fire department or call the Brunswick County Sheriff's Office, NC's non-emergency phone number at 910-253-7490.

Let’s keep 9-1-1 lines clear for real emergencies.

Celebrate smart and stay safe as we enter the new year: https://ow.ly/s4zc50XQ7B6

| Posted Dec. 31, 2025 |