SC Forestry Commission Issues Statewide Red Flag Fire Alert

The alert is not a ban specifically but it strongly discourages people from burning outside.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert Wednesday.

The alert is not a ban specifically but it strongly discourages people from burning outside while dry and windy weather conditions increase the risk of wildfires.

The current weather conditions, including a drought, allow concern for fire escaping easily and spreading.

Separately, the state of North Carolina is currently under a statewide burn ban that took effect March 28.