Bluffton burn ban lifted

Staff reports

Updated October 12, 2016 3:23 PM

Several local burn bans have been lifted, including the ban in Bluffton.

Bluffton Township Fire District spokesman Capt. Randy Hunter urged residents to use caution and follow local guidelines for burning.

Bluffton residents must have a burn permit. To get one, call 843-757-2800.

Residents in the unincorporated areas of Beaufort County must contact the South Carolina Forestry Commission at 800-895-7062 prior to burning.

A burn ban in the town of Port Royal is still in effect, according to town manager Van Willis.

For more information, contact the BTFD Fire Marshal's Office at 843-757-2800.

This story was originally published October 12, 2016 at 9:34 AM with the headline "Bluffton burn ban lifted."