US EditionHere's where wildfires are actively burning in South Carolina's Upstate and western North Carolina
- The Table Rock Fire has grown to 4,556 acres, while the Persimmon Ridge Fire has reached 1,553 acres, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
- Mandatory evacuations have been ordered for over 50 communities due to extreme fire behavior, as reported by the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
- Four teenage hikers are under investigation for allegedly starting the fire due to negligence, according to the Pickens County Sheriff's Office.
- Smoke from the wildfires has prompted an Air Quality Alert in the region, as stated by the South Carolina Department of Environmental Services.
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Rutherfordton fire burns five acres
RUTHERFORDTON — As dry conditions continue, fires are still burning in parts of western North Carolina. Major fires continue burning in Polk County, damaging homes and property, and an afternoon fire near Rutherfordton burned five acres of land Wednesday afternoon.
Here's where wildfires are actively burning in South Carolina's Upstate and western North Carolina
(WSPA) -- Wildfires are burning in the Upstate and western North Carolina, prompting evacuations in seven counties. High winds, abnormally dry conditions and debris from Hurricane Helene have only increased difficulty for firefighting crews. Upstate South Carolina Pickens County Since March 21, the Table Rock Fire has burned 4,556 acres and is 0% contained. Strong winds led to the wildfire breaching firefighters' containment lines on the southe…
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