Table Rock, South Carolina

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Cigarettes ignited large Table Rock fire in South Carolina, officials say
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office said Tuesday that Nyzaire Jah-Neiz Marsh, 19, Isaac David Wilson and Tristan William Tyler, both 18, and a minor who was not identified were charged with arson and negligently allowing a fire to spread.
South Carolina officials warn about fire season as state battles Table Rock wildfire, more blazes
Several wildfires, including the Table Rock Fire, are burning in South Carolina, fueled by downed trees and extreme conditions.
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 properly extinguish lit cigarettes.

Burning ban lifted for 5 remaining counties in SC

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Burn ban lifted for remaining South Carolina counties
COLUMBIA, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The South Carolina Forestry Commission announced the burn ban has ended for the five remaining counties. Officials issued a statewide ban on 41 Palmetto counties on March 31. The ban is now lifeted for those in Greenville, Horry, Oconee, Pickens and Spartanburg counties.
Burning ban lifted for five remaining counties in SC
The South Carolina Forestry Commission's (SCFC) burning ban has been lifted in the last five counties, effectively cancelling the statewide burn ban.
NC burn ban lifted statewide as rain improves wildfire conditions
The North Carolina Forest Service on Wednesday lifted a burn ban for all counties as wildfire conditions improve in the western portion of the state.
South Carolina arrests 3 young men for allegedly starting wildfire after failing to extinguish cigarettes
South Carolina arrested three young men for allegedly starting a massive wildfire after failing to "extinguish their ...
Teens who allegedly failed to put out cigarettes accused of causing massive South Carolina wildfire
The three teenagers are accused of causing the Table Rock Fire after failing to extinguish cigarettes while on a hiking trail ...
Table Rock Complex Fire largest wildfire in South Carolina history
As the Table Rock Complex Fire continues to spread, jumping the state line into Transylvania County, North Carolina, it has ...
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 ...
Massive South Carolina wildfire jumps border, spreads into North Carolina
A massive wildfire burning in South Carolina jumped the border Saturday and was spreading Sunday into North Carolina.
Has South Carolina seen a worse fire than Table Rock Complex? Here's a look back
Is the Table Rock Complex wildfire the biggest South Carolina has ever seen? Here's a look back at how it compares to 6 ...
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North and South Carolina Wildfires Fueled by Drought, Wind, and Fallen Trees From Hurricane Helene
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter executes its fire suppression mission in support of the South Carolina Forestry ...
Cigarettes caused South Carolina's Table Rock Fire, Forestry Commission says
Three South Carolina men and a juvenile were charged with a misdemeanor Tuesday after authorities said their failure to ...
South Carolina wildfire updates: What to know about evacuations, roads, state park closures
Monday's rainfall and the progress made by fire crews have created changes to evacuation orders and roadway access.
First rain and then fire chase people from their homes in North and South Carolina
At least a half-dozen large wildfires continue to burn in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina and North Carolina.