Justin Holt

Public information coordinator for the SC Forestry Commission. These thoughts are my own and not of the SCFC.

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

@SteveFink_SID @GamecocksOnline @GamecockFB Congratulations, Steve! Wishing you and your family all the best!

[South Carolina Forestry Commission @ForestryCommish]

SC Forestry Commission issuing statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately

COLUMBIA—The South Carolina Forestry Commission is issuing a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately until further notice.

The alert is being issued to strongly discourage people from burning outdoors when weather conditions present an elevated risk of wildfire. In addition to drought intensifying from a lack of significant rainfall, forecasts are calling for higher winds, low humidities and no precipitation in the foreseeable future.

A Red Flag Fire Alert does not prohibit outdoor burning, provided that all other state and local regulations are followed, but the Forestry Commission uses the alert to strongly encourage citizens to voluntarily postpone any such burning until the alert is lifted. Because current weather conditions are very conducive to fires escaping easily and spreading rapidly, anyone considering outdoor burning should take extra precautions if they still choose to burn under a Red Flag.

“The combination of dangerous conditions and dry fuels we’re going to see statewide for the next several days all add up to an elevated wildfire risk, and any fire that ignites is likely to burn intensely and spread rapidly,” said SCFC Fire Chief Darryl Jones. “With this alert, we’re asking people to respect the weather and hold off from burning outdoors until the weather improves. If you have burned recently, we encourage you to monitor the burn area to make sure the dry conditions don’t cause it to rekindle.”

Adding to the danger, particularly in the western part of the state, are the heavy fuel loads that remain in our forests from Hurricane Helene. Not only can these downed, drying trees and other fuels act as kindling, increasing the risk of wildfire ignition and spread, but they also are likely to impede firefighters’ access, adversely impacting response capability.

Although a Red Flag Fire Alert does not ban outdoor burning, it does trigger certain county or local ordinances that restrict outdoor fires, so residents should contact their local fire departments to check whether such restrictions apply in their areas. The alert will remain in effect until lifted by the Commission, whose fire managers will continuously monitor the situation.

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[Aaron Torres @Aaron_Torres]

Tennessee in the NCAA Tournament the last four years:

* 2023 - Sweet 16
* 2024 - Elite 8
* 2025 - Elite 8
* 2026 - Sweet 16

Rick Barnes - most under-appreciated coach in the sport.

Not a bad run for a guy they said "couldn't win in March."🍊🍊

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

Congratulations, @BtotheBlair!!

[Syracuse Athletics @Cuse]

Bryan B. Blair Named Syracuse University Director of Athletics

📰 https://t.co/YOKJcQ7M2w

[Tennessee Baseball @Vol_Baseball]

This one was for #TeamRucker 🙏

#GBO🍊

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

Thank you for giving your all!

[Adam Sparks @AdamSparks]

Jalen McMurray in tears in Tennessee postgame press conference talking about why he played through a serious injury rather than opting out of the Music City Bowl.

He will play in the Senior Bowl in less than a month.

McMurray said he didn't want his teammates to think he quit

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

Bye week dinner. No Vols=stress free night 😂. Flat iron and picanha turned out great.

[Wes Rucker @wesruckerTBA]

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel: Ultimately we're not in control of [our postseason fate] now. We've got a choice to make now. That's life. How do you respond? All you can do is work to get better every day.

[Wes Rucker @wesruckerTBA]

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel: It's hard to beat a good opponent when you give 'em 16 points in the first half.

[Wes Rucker @wesruckerTBA]

Tennessee coach Josh Heupel: Extremely disappointed with the outcome. Everyone in the program is extremely disappointed. The crowd did their part tonight. They were great.

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

😂

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

I will take a win on the road in the SEC no matter how ugly it is! GBO! 🍊

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

The Sheriff

[Tennessee Football @Vol_Football]

Thanks, Peyton. 🎧

Locked in with @beatsbydre.

#GBO🍊 | #BeatsPartner | #BeatsElite

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

Thank you @briancrice! Been waiting for someone who would actually know to squash that silly rumor.

[Brian Rice @briancrice]

@King86James @QuincyChri96029 No one has ever said Tennessee is receiving $20 million in cash. Tennessee is not buying apparel. There is an annual allotment of about $8 million for apparel as part of the contract.

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

😂

[Shane Beamer @CoachSBeamer]

Thanks for having me on @MichaelWBratton & @BigOrangeVolz

We’ve come a long way @BigOrangeVolz 😂

#LifeComesAtYouFast 😀

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

It’s a @PGAChampionship kind of day. Course looks amazing. @KevinMiMel

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

Excited to take this little one on her first family trip tomorrow to spend a few days in IOP. 🏖️ #blessed

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

😂

[@GrantRamey @GrantRamey]

Jake Merklinger can be a hero and all he has to do is not get shut out in the first half of three straight games.

[@GrantRamey @GrantRamey]

Jake Merklinger can be a hero and all he has to do is not get shut out in the first half of three straight games.

[Justin Holt @JDHolt23]

#Blessed