The Burton Fire District responded to four illegal/trash fires during the statewide burn ban which has since elapsed. Those in Beaufort County are required to follow the outdoor burning ordinance.
While there is not a current burn ban in the state, there have been several fires which were considered illegal/trash fires extinguished around Burton during the last ban.
“This past week the Burton Fire District has responded to four illegal/trash fires, to include during the SC Red Flag and SC Burn Ban conditions,” said Burton Fire District Assistant Fire Chief Daniel Byrne…