Table Rock wildfire now over 8,600 acres, no containment
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McMaster said many wildfires are caused by negligence — sometimes as simple as flicking a lit cigarette — and can bring criminal charges.
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Hundreds of residents in North Carolina and South Carolina have been ordered to leave and structures have been destroyed in the fires, which are burning amid abnormally dry or drought conditions in bo...
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Several wildfires, including the Table Rock Fire, are burning in South Carolina, fueled by downed trees and extreme conditions.
The Table Rock State Park wildfire, allegedly started by teenagers, has grown to 4,556 acres and is at 0% containment. A burn ban was in effect at the time of the fire, which was discovered during the search for a missing hiker.
Wind gusts dramatically increased fire activity on Tuesday afternoon March 25. This resulted in greater visible fire intensity and smoke.
Maps show where wildfires continue to burn in North Carolina and South Carolina, including the Table Rock Fire and multiple blazes in Polk County.
Fire Chief Douglas Ford is announcing Engine Deployment Mobilization and Deployment to assist with the Table Rock Fire Complex in Transylvania County, per a rel
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WYFF News 4 on MSNMyrtle Beach, Table Rock fires prompt push for tougher burn ban enforcement in South CarolinaThe call for action comes after both the large Myrtle Beach and Table Rock complex wildfires were caused by humans.
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Check out the video of the Table Rock fire skirting the edge of a reservoir used for drinking water in Upstate communities.
The Black Cove Fire is the top priority in the U.S. right now, and red flag warnings are in place. See maps of wildfires in North and South Carolina.