Both Carolinas issue alerts about increased wildfire risk
North Carolina issues burn ban for all 100 counties, South Carolina discourages burning in its 46 counties
From North Carolina Forest Service:
RALEIGH – Due to increased fire risk, the N.C. Forest Service has issued a ban on all open burning and has canceled all burning permits statewide effective 8 a.m. Friday, March 21 until further notice.
From South Carolina Forestry Commission:
COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately until further notice. The Commission plans to reevaluate conditions Sunday.
The alert is being issued to strongly discourage people from burning outdoors when weather conditions present an elevated risk of wildfire.
