Am I allowed to start burning tree branches and yard refuse?

No.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a statewide burning ban until further notice to reduce possible wildfire ignitions, according to the Beaufort County Sheriff’s Office.

This will allow the Forestry Commission and local fire departments to focus on emergency operations related to re-entry, the release said.

Citizens are advised to be extremely vigilant until the ban has lifted.

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This story was originally published October 10, 2016 at 1:27 PM with the headline "Am I allowed to start burning tree branches and yard refuse?."