Conway bans outdoor burning because of possible ‘elevated wind speeds
CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — The city of Conway issued a ban on outdoor burning on Thursday because of concerns about possible 'elevated wind speeds.'
'These conditions create a greater-than-average potential for outdoor fires to escape easily and spread rapidly,' the city said in a Facebook post.
The open burning of yard debris, bonfires, fields, yards or ditches is prohibited. Fire pits, chimineas and portable fireplaces are allowed as long as users follow manufacturer guidelines and they remain 15 feet from any structure.
It is expected to be dry and warm on Thursday with afternoon temperatures in the mid- and upper-70s, according to News13 meteorologist Hannah Rahner. A cold front will move through the region Thursday evening, bringing light rain. Temperatures will fall back into the low 60s on Friday.
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Dennis Bright is the Digital Executive Producer at News13. He joined the team in May 2021. Dennis is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia. Follow Dennis on, Facebook, X, formerly Twitter, and read more of his work here.
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