SC Forestry officials issue Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WCSC) — The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a Red Flag Fire Alert for 33 counties across the state.

The alert is effective at 6 a.m. on Sunday in response to the elevated risk of wildfires because of a lack of significant rainfall, according to officials.

A Red Flag Alert does not prohibit outdoor burning if all state and local regulations are followed, but it is strongly encouraged to halt any burning until the alert is lifted…

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