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Lit cigarettes were the source of the Table Rock wildfire, 4 teens now charged, authorities say
The SC Forestry Commission has charged 4 teen hikers in connection with the Table Rock wildfire, alleging they failed to ...
WYFF News 4 on MSN18d
What you need to know about the fire burning at Table Rock
Here you will find the latest updates on the Table Rock State Park fire in Pickens County, South Carolina:Sign up for our NewslettersSunday afternoon update from the Forestry Commission.Forestry ...
4 teens arrested in connection with SC Table Rock Fire, now at 13,000 acres. Here’s what we know
The cause of the Table Rock wildfire that has burned through about 13,000 acres was caused by four teens improperly disposing of something they were smoking, the South Carolina Forestry Commission ...
Cigarettes caused South Carolina’s Table Rock Fire, forestry commission says
Two 18-year-olds, a 19-year-old and a juvenile were charged with a misdemeanor count in connection with the start of the fire ...
Teens accused of starting massive South Carolina wildfire by tossing their cigarette butts along a hiking trail
The South Carolina Forestry Commission said that 19-year-old Nyzaire Jah-Neiz Marsh, 18-year-old Tristan Tyler, and ...
Eagles Wire11d
What started the Table Rock Fire? Wildfire now measures over 11,000 acres, 9 percent containment
A burn ban is in effect for all of South Carolina due to dry conditions and high fire risk. Violating the burn ban can result in fines up to $200 for the first offense and at least $500 for subsequent ...
LIVE UPDATES (March 30): Alarka Five Fire now 37% contained at 1,511 acres
This story will be updated throughout the day as new information about Western North Carolina wildfires becomes ...
LIVE UPDATES (March 31) | Alarka Five Fire reaches 1,515 acres and 62% containment
The Alarka Five Fire has now burned 1,515 acres and remains at 37% containment, according to Swain County Emergency ...
South Carolina Public Radio10d
Much of the Table Rock Complex fires are now contained; charges imminent
A third of the fire at Table Rock Mountain was contained by Monday noon. Two-thirds of the fire at Persimmon Ridge was also ...
The Greenville News12d
Crews make progress on Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge fires, Forestry Commission says
Moore said the Table Rock Fire grew modestly Friday ... the southwestern and western front that additional smoke is not a cause for concern. There has not been any structural loss in the area ...
Rain near Western North Carolina mountains expected to help firefighters combat wildfires
Rain over the weekend helped fire crews in the region, and they hope more rain and thunderstorms will suppress wildfires ...
USA Today13d
Wildfires in the Carolinas, fueled by Hurricane Helene debris, rage on: See map
The Table Rock Fire northwest of Greenville ... according to the N.C. Fire Service. Its cause remains under investigation. North Carolina has also nearly completely contained the small Fish ...