The current dry conditions, along with gusty winds and low relative humidity, are a recipe for elevated wildfire risk. Fire Chief Darryl Jones explains the connection between weather and wildfire ignitions with tips for safe outdoor burning. Wildfire danger in South Carolina is usually highest in late winter and early spring (January through mid-April) when dry, windy weather and an abundance of leaf litter and dead vegetation on the forest floor combine to create a volatile mix of wildfire risk