Red flag alert begins Wednesday
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is urging caution as the state remains in drought status.
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SC Forestry Commission to issue statewide burning ban
The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a State Forester’s Burning Ban for all counties, effective at 4 p.m. today.
Harbison State Forest to reopen on Tuesday
SC Forestry Commission says Harbison State Forest will reopen to the public on Tuesday.
SC Forestry Commission extends state forest closure, continue search for 1 dog after another dead
A dog that is believed to be involved in a recent attack at Harbison State Forest was shot and killed overnight, according to the SC Forestry Commission.
State Forester’s burning ban lifted for remaining 5 counties
The South Carolina Forestry Commission announced the State Forester’s Burning Ban will be lifted for Greenville, Horry, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties at noon on Wednesday.
3 teens arrested for allegedly causing Table Rock Fire that spread to nearly 14,000 acres
Officials with the South Carolina Forestry Commission have arrested three teenagers in connection with the Table Rock Fire, which has now spread to nearly 14,000 acres.
SC drought conditions persist as statewide burn ban remains in place
South Carolina still deals with drought conditions across the state after a dry winter and a dry start to spring.
Burn ban still in effect as Covington Drive fire remains 80% contained
As of Monday morning, the Covington Drive fire is 80% contained and remains at 2,059 acres, according to the S.C. Forestry Commission.
Covington Drive fire containment continues; red flag alert & burn bans in effect
The Covington Drive fire remains 80% contained at 2,059 acres on Friday, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Lexington County under burn ban after SC Forestry Commission issues statewide Red Flag Fire Alert
Lexington County officials have announced the county is under a burn ban until further notice.
