Columbia, SC – The National Weather Service has issued a Fire Danger Statement for parts of Georgia and South Carolina, warning of increased wildfire risk through 8 p.m. Monday due to dry conditions and low humidity.
According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, a statewide burn ban is now in effect until further notice. Officials urge residents to avoid any outdoor burning activities, as the combination of dry fuels and low relative humidity could lead to rapid fire spread. The ban will remain in place until an official update is issued.
The affected areas in Georgia include Lincoln, McDuffie, Columbia, Richmond, and Burke counties. In South Carolina, the warning extends across Chesterfield, McCormick, Newberry, Fairfield, Kershaw, Edgefield, Saluda, Lexington, Richland, Lee, Aiken, Sumter, Barnwell, Calhoun, Clarendon, Bamberg, and parts of Lancaster and Orangeburg counties.
Residents are advised to check with local burn permitting authorities before engaging in any outdoor burning. If burning is allowed, extreme caution should be exercised to prevent unintentional wildfires.
Additionally, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Alert for Stanly and Montgomery counties, warning that fine particulate levels may reach unhealthy standards until midnight Monday night. Residents, particularly those with respiratory conditions, are encouraged to limit outdoor activities.
For further updates, visit the South Carolina Forestry Commission’s website or check local emergency management alerts.
