CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – A burn ban in Horry County has been lifted. The ban was put into place on May 28 because of heat, lack of rain and low humidity.

Today, Horry County leaders issued this statement lifting the ban:

Conway, South Carolina (June 10, 2019)– Effective June 10, Horry County Government has lifted the outdoor burning ban for the unincorporated areas of Horry County. We ask that you continue to follow all Burning Regulations set forth by the South Carolina Forestry Commission, which can be located at http://www.state.sc.us/forest/fire.htm. All open burning in Horry County requires you to contact the South Carolina Forestry Commission at 1-800-986-5404, before the burn is started.

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