South Carolina Forest Service

State law requires that citizens notify the Forestry Commission before burning outdoors. This requirement applies only to unincorporated areas of the state (outside of city/town limits). Citizens burning residential yard debris must 1) limit their fires to vegetative material like leaves, limbs and branches; 2) clear a firebreak around the burning site; 3) have the right equipment available to keep the fire under control; and 4) stay with the fire until it is completely safe.

Burn permits can be submitted electronically through the South Carolina Forestry website. You can access this website by clicking on the SC Forestry patch, located below. The SC Forestry website allows you to fill out and print off burn permits electronically or by calling 1 (800) 986-3599.