CONWAY, SC (WBTW) – The City of Conway and Horry County Government have lifted their outdoor burning bans as of Monday morning.

The bans were put in place due to the extreme fire danger as a result of low relative humidity, according to Taylor Newell, public information officer.

For more information on the status of the burn ban, contact the Conway Fire Department (843) 248-1720.

Horry County Government also has lifted the outdoor burning ban for the unincorporated areas of Horry County.  County officials 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.