Red Flag Fire Alert Lifted for 25 Counties in South Carolina, Caution Advised
Red Flag Fire Alert Lifted for 25 Counties in South Carolina, Caution Advised
US · Published Apr 9, 2026
• Red Flag Fire Alert lifted for 25 counties in eastern South Carolina, but remains for Richland and westward due to dry, windy conditions.
• South Carolina residents urged to exercise caution with outdoor burning and adhere to state laws requiring notification to the Forestry Commission.
• The SCFC emphasizes that despite the lifted alert in some areas, conditions are still not ideal for outdoor burning.
SCFC lifts alert for eastern counties
The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) has lifted the Red Flag Fire Alert for 25 counties in the eastern part of the state, following an earlier statewide alert.
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