SC Forestry Commission to Lift Statewide Burn Ban, but Fire Risk Remains High

SC Forestry Commission to lift statewide burn ban, but fire risk remains high

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCBD) – A statewide burning ban implemented on Friday is expected to be lifted Monday morning due to some improving conditions. The South Carolina Forestry Commission said that fire weather conditions – which included low relative humidity and gusty winds – have subsided enough to allow the ban to end. Still, the state [...]

Statewide burning ban lifted for South Carolina, as of March 30

Although drought conditions remain, South Carolina Forestry Commission lifted the statewide burning ban at 7 a.m. Monday, March 30

South Carolina Forestry Commission lifts statewide burn ban

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is announcing an update on its statewide burn ban.

SC Forestry Commission to lift statewide burning ban

The South Carolina Forestry Commission will lift its statewide burning ban at 7 a.m. Monday, after weather conditions that prompted the restriction eased.

SC Forestry Commission lifts statewide burning ban

Residents will be allowed to burn outdoors again starting Monday morning, but officials are warning that dry conditions and ongoing drought mean the wildfire ri

South Carolina burn ban lifting; officials still urge caution

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WBTW) -- A statewide burn ban will be lifted Monday morning, but people are still urged to use caution, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said. The ban lapses at 7 a.m., as low relatives humidities and gusty winds that prompted the Friday decision have subsided. Officials say elevated drought conditions over much of [...]