For a Burn Permit, contact the SC Forestry Commission at 1-800-986-3599. The Forestry Commission regulates outdoor burning in the unincorporated areas. If you plan to burn a debris pile or yard debris, contact the Forestry Commission at the above number. If you plan to burn on sequential days, you will need to call each day, as conditions change daily. If you live within the municipal limits of Walterboro or Edisto Beach, you will need to contact the appropriate fire department. Some municipalities have specific Ordinances regarding outdoor burning. (City of Walterboro Fire Dept 843-549-5731 / Town of Edisto Beach Fire Department 843-869-2505)
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