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state foresters call off burn ban for Upstate counties

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The ban is being placed in the remaining counties for several reasons.
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The North Carolina Forest Service on Wednesday lifted a burn ban for all counties as wildfire conditions improve in the western portion of the state.
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After record-breaking fires, state foresters call off burn ban for Upstate counties
SC Forestry Commission advises precaution with outdoor burning as improving weather conditions allow end to restrictions; crews contain Table Rock fires
Wildfire updates: Statewide Burning Ban to be lifted for 41 SC counties on Monday
Table Rock became largest wildfire in SC history. On Saturday, fires had grown to more than 12,000 acres, surpassing Nov. 2016 Pinnacle Mountain Fire.
Burn ban lifted in all South Carolina counties
The South Carolina Forestry Commission lifted the burn ban for the remaining counties at noon Wednesday. The previously statewide burning ban was lifted for the 41 other S.C. counties Monday, but remained in place for Greenville,
NC burn ban lifted statewide as rain improves wildfire conditions
The North Carolina Forest Service on Wednesday lifted a burn ban for all counties as wildfire conditions improve in the western portion of the state.
3 charged in connection to 13,000-acre wildfire at state park
Officials in South Carolina have arrested and charged three men concerning a 13,000-plus-acre wildfire that happened last month.
Henderson County burn ban cancelled
The outdoor burning ban in Henderson County is reported to have been cancelled effective 8 a.m. on Wednesday, April 2.
KOLR Springfield on MSN1d
Burning ban lifted for five remaining counties in SC
The South Carolina Forestry Commission’s (SCFC) burning ban has been lifted in the last five counties, effectively cancelling the statewide burn ban.
The Greenville News3d
Why was burn ban lifted in 41 SC counties but not in the Upstate? Forestry Commission explains
Why does a burn ban remain in Greenville, Horry, Oconee, Pickens, and Spartanburg counties ... which have grown to a combined 13,000 acres. Horry County's ban remains in effect while Forestry ...
Bengals Wire11d
More than 800 acres burned as fires engulf northern parts of Greenville County
Uncontained wildfires are raging in the mountainous areas of Greenville and Pickens County. The fires started Saturday in the Permission Ridge area and Table Rock State Park, prompting evacuations. A statewide burn ban is in effect due to the fires.
Fire officials urge caution as South Carolina partially lifts burning ban
COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) has lifted a statewide burning ban for 41 counties in the state.
LeBron Wire5d
What started the Table Rock Fire? Wildfire now measures over 11,000 acres, 9 percent containment
Four teenagers are accused of starting the Table Rock State Park fire on March 21 through negligent behavior. Here's what we know as of March 30
ABC Columbia4d
Burning Ban in SC lifted for 41 counties
The statewide burn ban has been lifted for all but five counties. The South Carolina Forestry Commission says Greenville, Horry, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties will remain under the burning ban until further notice.
Burn ban lifted for remaining South Carolina counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Forestry Commission announced the burn ban has ended for the five remaining counties. Officials issued a statewide ban on 41 Palmetto counties on March 31. The ban is now lifeted for those in Greenville, Horry, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
Horry County, state officials lift burn bans but urge continued caution with outdoor fires
Outdoor burning is once again allowed in Horry County and across South Carolina after local and state authorities lifted a ban that had been in place in some areas for more than a month because of a threat of wildfires.
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