“Massive health hazard”: Leland residents raise concerns over open burn

LELAND, NC (WWAY-TV) — The town of Leland has called for a special meeting on Monday as concerns rise about a large open burn. Drivers along Highway 17 have probably seen the flames and smoke rising from an open burn making way for a new Publix location.

Open burning for commercial properties is currently allowed in Leland, as long as the owner of the property has a permit and assumes all liability.

Rhonda Florian has been a resident in Leland since 2016 and lives across the street at Brunswick Forest…

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