Burn Bans In Horry & Georgetown Counties
4/30/2019 (Permalink)
Burn Bans In Horry & Georgetown Counties are a necessity!
Due to Weather Conditions, Horry & Georgetown County Governments can initiate an outdoor burning ban effective whenever needed for the unincorporated areas of Horry and Georgetown Counties.
These bans can remain in place until conditions become stable enough to burn safely again.
The bans have been placed here in Horry and Georgetown Counties recently due to the extreme fire danger as a result of the low relative humidity and windy conditions.
Any and all outdoor burning, included permitted burns, are strictly prohibited during the bans, and those involved in any open burning would be in violation of the law.
For more information on the status of the burn ban, visit horrycounty.org in Horry County and georgetowncountysc.org in Georgetown County. Also if you plan on burning in your yard or on your property please call the county office you live in to notify them first, those numbers are Horry: 1-800-986-5404 | Georgetown: 1-800-986-5256.