CONWAY, SC (WBTW) –Horry County Government has instituted a burning ban for all unincorporated areas of the county beginning immediately due low humidity and moderate winds this weekend.

Horry County Government has a policy allowing it to institute an outdoor burning ban whenever there’s a statewide red flag alert or if weather conditions appear conducive to wildfires.

The burning ban will be in effect until further notice.

For more information, contact Horry County Fire Rescue at (843) 915-5190.