Table Rock Fire continues to grow, with significant fire activity on north perimeter toward North Carolina state line, according to the SCFC.
In South Carolina, the use of electricity in the home is constant. Winter brings increased use of space heaters and fireplaces and summer sees high temperatures with more electrical use that can exacerbate fire risks, meaning that it’s crucial to stay vigilant.
The wildfires in northern Greenville County have burned thousands of acres and forced families to evacuate their homes.
Maps show where wildfires continue to burn in North Carolina and South Carolina, including the Table Rock Fire and multiple blazes in Polk County.
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The weather over the next few days remains concerning,” the forestry commission said, amid ongoing evacuation orders.
Emergency officials issued evacuation orders in response to a new wildfire in Swain Co. while a Upstate South Carolina wildfire threatened Transylvania County residents.
This story will be updated throughout the day as new information about Western North Carolina wildfires becomes available.
Strong winds and low humidity could create worsening conditions in the Carolinas on Friday, as wildfires continue to rage throughout both states, officials said.
In South Carolina, the Table Rock Fire and the Persimmon Ridge Fire were ... The fire grew to 1,992 acres Thursday, but the state forestry department said most of that growth was from "burnouts ...
A 40 acre brush fire in the Couchton area, near New Holland and Shaws Fork roads, drew a response from firefighters throughout much of Aiken County on March 26.