Lancaster County Reinstates Burning Ban

Lancaster County fire rescue officials have issued a countywide ban on outdoor burning. The ban was enacted Wednesday afternoon as a result of the continuing dry conditions, low humidity and potential high wind. Fire officials worry the conditions can quickly turn small fires into uncontrollable blazes.
The ban is “for burning of any materials with the exception of recreational burning and campfires,” according to a release Wednesday. The South Carolina Forestry Commission had lifted a statewide burning ban for several counties including Lancaster County, but local officials decided to reinstate the ban in the interest of public safety.

York and Chester counties remain under the statewide burning ban, which was issued last weekend.