For Outdoor Burning please call:
SC Forestry Commission for
YARD DEBRIS at 1-800-986-5299
LAND CLEARING at 1-800-777-FIRE (3473)

THEN call the:
TRYON FIRE DEPARTMENT
(828)859-9566
 Burning Conditions Chart

Low – Little fire hazard exists
Moderate - Some fire hazards exist
HIGH – Many fire hazards exist
Please postpone burning
Red Flag – Very dangerous fire hazards exist

EMERGENCY – DIAL 911

PARTIAL RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. Check your local Fire Department for other rules and regulations (DHEC)
2. Burning hours are from 9AM and cannot be added to after 3PM (DHEC)
3. Outdoor burning shall consist of yard debris and other wood materials not including treated lumber or materials that produce toxic gases (DHEC)
4. Shall not be conducted less than 50 feet from any structure (GC)
5. Must be attended by a competent person until extinguished (SC Law)
6. Burning is prohibited on roads and road drainage right-of-ways (GC)
7. Fire damage or illegal burning may be punishable by fines (SC Law)
8. Provisions shall be enforced by the Fire Chief or designee (GC)


See also: DHEC 61-62.2 et al (DHEC), Greenville County Ordinance 2990 (GC), SC Code of Laws Title 48 Chapter 35 (SC Law)