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Wildfires burn across Piedmont Triad in midst of NC burn ban

Wildfires are burning across South Carolina amid a statewide burn ban due to dry conditions and elevated fire danger concerns.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a State Forester's Burning Ban for all counties on Friday.
Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency the following day.
Reports indicate that strong winds and low humidity levels are contributing to elevated fire weather concerns.

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Debris fire in Parkwood Estate in Leland catches two vehicles on fire

BRUNSWICK COUNTY (WWAY)– Even though North Carolina is still under a burn ban, firefighters are having to deal with people who break the law. Leland, Navassa, and state forest service fire officials had to respond to a call around 2:20 Wednesday afternoon in the one thousand block of Lexington Avenue in Leland. A spokesman says a resident was burning some trash, when the fire got out of control, scorching two vehicles. The fire took ten minutes …

5 days ago

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The Daily News - Jacksonville, NC

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Dozens of outdoor fires reported amid burn ban

Onslow County Emergency Services has responded to more than 50 outdoor fires in the county since a statewide burn ban was set in place by the N.C. Forest Service.

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Video shows yard erupting in flames amid South Carolina statewide burn ban

The statewide ban prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning and campfires.

6 days ago

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Weather impact: Sunny, very dry with an increased fire threat

The South Carolina Forestry Commission's burn ban continues until further notice for the state.

6 days ago·Columbia, United States

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The Free Press

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N.C. Forest Service issues burn ban

The N.C. Forest Service issued a statewide burn ban on all open burning and canceled all burning permits due to dry conditions and increased fire risk.

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Wildfires burn across Piedmont Triad in midst of NC burn ban

PIEDMONT TRIAD, N.C. (WGHP) — Several wildfires burned across the Piedmont Triad on Saturday after the North Carolina Forest Service issued a statewide burn ban. Wilkes County EMS shared video with FOX8 of a wildfire along the mountainside of Old Highway 16 near the Wilkes and Ashe County line. It is currently 100 acres, and it is only 50 percent contained. Crews are being challenged by high winds and low humidity. They're working with the North…

7 days ago·Raleigh, United States

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