• Skip to main content
  • Skip to footer

James Island Public Service District

Serving James Island, some residents of Charleston and Folly Beach.h.

  • Home
  • Wastewater Emergency Info
  • Employment
  • Bids & Proposals
  • FAQs

  • SERVICES & DEPARTMENTS
    • Wastewater
    • Fire & Rescue
    • Solid Waste
    • Fleet
    • Human Resources
    • Finance
  • Community Events
  • Commission
  • About Us
  • Contact Us

Statewide Red Flag Fire Alert Effective Immediately

April 20, 2020 By James Island PSD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, April 3, 2020
CONTACTS: Doug Wood – (803) 968-1576 / Justin Holt – (803) 360-2231

Statewide Red Flag Fire Alert effective immediately
Outdoor burning discouraged because of weather conditions, elevated fire risk

COLUMBIA – The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately.

Weather forecasts for most of the state this weekend include stronger-than-normal wind gusts and low relative humidity, all of which combine with dry fuels on the ground to create the potential for outdoor fires escaping easily and spreading rapidly.

“These conditions present favorable conditions for wildfire ignitions, particularly the low relative humidity values, which will remain low over the weekend,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “With the otherwise nice weather this weekend, we just want people who may be working in their yards or enjoying the outdoors to be aware of the elevated potential for fire danger.”

The purpose of the alert is twofold: in addition to discouraging people from doing any outdoor burning, it also helps to reduce the strain on local fire departments and other first responders who need to remain available for COVID-19 response. The alert will remain in effect until lifted by the Commission, whose fire response teams will continuously monitor the situation throughout the weekend.

A Red Flag Fire Alert does not prohibit outdoor burning, provided that all other state and local regulations are followed, but the Forestry Commission strongly encourages citizens to voluntarily postpone any such burning until the alert is lifted. However, a Red Flag Fire Alert does trigger certain county or local ordinances that restrict outdoor fires, so residents should contact their local fire departments to check whether such restrictions apply in their areas.

Also available for comment:
Darryl Jones
SCFC Fire/Protection Chief
(803) 667-1039

Filed Under: Current News

Footer

CONTACT US

Office Hours:

Monday- Thursday
8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.

Phone:

843-795-9060

Office Location:

1739 Signal Point Road
Charleston, SC 29412

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 12140
Charleston, SC 29422-2140

NAVIGATE

Home
Pay Your Bill
FAQs
Commission
About Us
Contact Us
Wastewater

Fire & Rescue
Solid Waste
Fleet
Human Resources
Finance
News

For Wastewater Emergencies ONLY
Please Call 843-795-2345
We’re here to help 24 hours a day!

FOLLOW US

 

General Inquiries | Customer Service Inquiries

Copyright © 2025 · James Island Public Service District. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy Term & Conditions