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A large wildfire in the South Carolina mountains has doubled in size on each of the last three days.
From Associated Press News
The Table Rock Fire nearly doubled in size Wednesday, measuring 4,556 acres, according to infrared data obtained from a surveillance flight at 2 p.m., according to the SCFC.
From Bears Wire
Just a few yards down the road, an army of firefighter and first responders from federal, state and local agencies descended on Table Rock Wesleyan Camp, transforming the sleepy mountain hideaway into...
From Post and Courier

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South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes
Firefighters battling the Table Rock Mountain fire have concentrated on saving lives and property by digging fire breaks that push the blaze north through undeveloped land on the Pickens County ridges near the North Carolina state line, officials said Friday. No injuries have been reported.
Table Rock wildfire in South Carolina doubles again as it enters the state park
The Table Rock fire, 45 minutes northwest of Greenville, SC, doubled in size again and entered the state park. Authorities put mandatory evacuations in place.
Table Rock Fire in SC nearly doubles in size for third day in a row. Here are the latest updates
The two large wildfires in the Upstate continued to expand on Thursday, though firefighters did make some progress on containment efforts. Here’s what to know.
Live updates on wildfires at Table Rock, Persimmon Ridge; crews work to contain fire spread
The wildfires in northern Greenville County have burned thousands of acres and forced families to evacuate their homes.
Watch: Satellite imagery captures Table Rock Fire reaching North Carolina
The Table Rock Fire in South Carolina had grown to over 10,000 acres as of Friday, March 28, reaching the North Carolina border.
Photos: Fires burn in Table Rock State Park in SC
Wildfires in Table Rock Pickens County Persimmon Ridge fires grow burn with firefighters battling weather spreading into North Carolina
Through yellow haze, Table Rock residents can only look on as SC mountain wildfire advances
Wildfires at Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge have grown to more than 10,000 acres - and a new SC mountain record - outside Greenville near North Carolina line.
Table Rock fire now 8,679 acres: helicopters ramping up water drops
Crews in Pickens County said the Table Rock Complex fire nearly doubled in size Wednesday and is now more than 8,600 acres large.
What started the Table Rock Fire? Wildfire now measures 4,556 acres, 0 percent containment
According to the latest infrared data from a surveillance flight, the wildfire measures 4,556 acres, nearly doubling its reach on Wednesday. The Table Rock Fire remains at 0% containment, and while no injuries have been reported,
Thursday updates on wildfires at Table Rock, Persimmon Ridge; crews work to contain fire spread
The wildfires in northern Greenville County have burned thousands of acres and forced families to evacuate their homes.
WSPA 7News on MSN6h
Table Rock wildfire grows over 8,600 acres, no containment
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – The Table Rock fire has grown to more than 8,600 acres, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission. The Table Rock fire approximately quadrupled in size from Wednesday to Friday.
LIVE CAMERA: Table Rock Fire in Pickens County
Crews are continuing to battle a wildfire raging in Table Rock State Park. The fire in Pickens County was started by a negligent act by four teenage hikers on March 21. A second fire also broke out at Persimmon Ridge in Greenville County.
WYFF News 4 on MSN22h
Updates on Table Rock, Persimmon Ridge fires in Pickens, Greenville counties in South Carolina
Two wildfires are burning in Greenville and Pickens counties in South Carolina and we are working to provide the latest updates on both fires.
WSPA Spartanburg on MSN4h
Community to pray for first responders battling Upstate wildfires
The Pickens County community is coming together to pray for first responders battling multiple wildfires in the Upstate.
More than 400 first responders working to put out wildfires, here's how you can help them
Do you want to help firefighters who are working nonstop day and night to put out the wildfires at Table Rock Complex and Persimmon Road?
WYFF News 4 on MSN21h
Mandatory evacuations in Greenville, Pickens, Transylvania counties due to Table Rock Wildfire
Mandatory evacuations are being ordered in Pickens County, South Carolina, as the Table Rock Fire continues to burn.
Will charges be filed in Table Rock wildfire?
Investigators said the massive wildfire, which started at Table Rock State Park on March 21, was the result of a “negligent act” by four teenage hikers. The young men involved in the incident have been identified. Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship said he has been contacted by people in the community about charges as well.
UPDATE: Pickens County wildfire 100% contained after burning nearly 40 acres of land
Fire crews say a wildfire in Pickens County is mostly contained after burning at least 40 acres of land. According to Pickens Fire and Rescue, the fire along Hwy. 136 East near the Overlook is now 95% contained.
Live updates: More than 10,000 acres on fire; National Guard, 550 firefighters deployed
The Table Rock Fire is now estimated to be 8,679 acres, growing almost exclusively on the northern and western sides of the fire, according to infrared data obtained from a surveillance flight at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. The fire burned up the North Carolina state line in several places.
Pickens County forms its own ambulance service
After months of struggle and discussions, Pickens County now has its own ambulance service and a new donated ambulance.
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