South Carolina Fires

## Daily Wildfire Report for South Carolina - July 28, 2025

### Overview
South Carolina is currently experiencing heightened wildfire risk due to dry conditions and elevated fire weather concerns. While specific acreage and containment details for all active fires are not always immediately available, the overall number of incidents indicates a significant fire season. The South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) has been actively managing the situation, including issuing statewide alerts and, at times, implementing burn bans.

### Current Situation
**Fire Activity:** Over the past 72 hours, South Carolina has seen multiple active wildfires across the state. The SCFC has reported a significant number of incidents, with some fires burning in areas such as Berkeley County. The exact acreage and containment status for many of these fires are continuously being updated. Residents are urged to stay informed through official channels.

**Key Fires:**
Information regarding specific large, high-priority fires with detailed acreage and containment figures is not readily available for the immediate past 72 hours. However, historical data indicates that fires in areas like Berkeley County have been significant. Fuels typically involved in South Carolina wildfires include dry grasses, brush, and timber, exacerbated by drought conditions and downed trees from past weather events like Hurricane Helene.

### Prescribed Burns and Land Management
There is no current public information indicating active prescribed burns or new burn bans in South Carolina as of the last 72 hours. However, land management agencies continue to monitor conditions and may adjust prescribed fire activities as needed to mitigate wildfire risk. It is important to note that state law requires citizens to notify the South Carolina Forestry Commission before conducting any outdoor burning, including residential yard debris and prescribed burns, in unincorporated areas.

### Weather and Wind Warnings
**Current Weather:** As of Monday, July 28, 2025, South Carolina is experiencing mostly sunny conditions with temperatures in the low 90s Fahrenheit and humidity around 50%. There is a low chance of rain.

**Forecasted Weather:** The forecast for the next 72 hours indicates a chance of scattered thunderstorms throughout the week, with humidity levels fluctuating. While scattered showers and thunderstorms are present, the overall trend suggests continued potential for fire ignition and spread due to lingering dry conditions and variable winds.

**Red Flag Warnings/Alerts:** A statewide Red Flag Fire Alert was previously issued by the South Carolina Forestry Commission due to dry airmass, low relative humidity, and gusty winds, indicating critical fire weather conditions. While the specific status of any current Red Flag Warnings is not detailed for the last 72 hours, residents should remain aware of potential alerts. Past alerts have highlighted Saturday as a high-risk fire weather day due to a combination of dry fuels, low humidity, and windy conditions.

### Recommendations
Residents are advised to remain vigilant and informed about current fire conditions. It is crucial to adhere to any local burn bans and to exercise extreme caution with any outdoor activities that could spark a fire. Clearing flammable materials from around homes can also help reduce the risk of property damage.

### Resources
For up-to-date emergency information, residents can visit:
* **South Carolina Forestry Commission:** [www.scfc.gov](https://www.scfc.gov/) (This site provides information on active wildfires, prescribed burns, and burn ban status.)
* **South Carolina Emergency Management Division:** [www.scemd.org](https://www.scemd.org/)
* **National Interagency Fire Center (NIFC):** [www.nifc.gov](https://www.nifc.gov/)

Stay informed and prepared by monitoring these resources regularly.

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