Georgetown County to enact burn ban Friday morning at 6 am

Georgetown County will enact a countywide burn ban effective at 6 a.m. Friday, March 27. The ban will remain in effect until further notice and comes in response to elevated fire weather conditions expected this weekend.

Those conditions include low humidity, strong winds and no precipitation — a combination that significantly increases the risk of wildfires spreading rapidly and becoming difficult to control.

Wildfire is one of the most significant natural disaster threats facing Georgetown County. Last year, a wildfire burned 140 acres and threatened homes in the Prince George community. Across South Carolina, wildfires destroy 20 to 30 homes annually, and hundreds more are threatened each fire season.

Under the burn ban, all outdoor burning is prohibited, including yard debris, brush piles and recreational fires. Residents are urged to avoid any activity that could spark a fire.

For more information, residents should contact their local fire department.