Statewide burning ban lifted for most S.C. counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - The State Forester’s Burning Ban that was enacted March 21 has been lifted for most counties in the Palmetto State, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC).
All counties except for Greenville, Horry, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg had the ban lifted, beginning at 6 a.m. on Monday morning.
SCFC said the ban was lifted due to improved weather conditions across the state from over the weekend. These weather conditions combatted the low humidities and gusty winds that caused the ban to be enacted.
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Officials said the ban in Greenville and Pickens counties remain in effect due to the two wildfires at the Table Rock Complex, which have grown to a combined 13,000+ acres.
The ban in Horry County remains in effect as SCFC strengthens firebreaks for the Covington Drive fire in the Myrtle Beach area. At present, SCFC said this fire is 85% contained.
The Forestry Commission noted residents should still exercise caution when burning outside, as the month of April has historically ushered in “the worst, most damaging and costly wildfires in South Carolina,” according to SCFC.
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“Anyone who burns outdoors and allows their fire(s) to escape will be held able to the fullest extent of the law,” officials with SCFC said.
“Burning bans are not intended to be extended, much less permanent, solutions to wildfires,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “Prescribed burns in particular are necessary tools for forestry and agriculture, but we can’t emphasize enough the importance of using fire prudently and respecting the weather.”
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