Massive South Carolina Wildfire Jumps Border, Spreads to North Carolina

A massive wildfire that originated in South Carolina has crossed state lines, spreading into North Carolina and prompting significant response efforts. Known as the Table Rock Complex, this fire has engulfed over 8,600 acres with no containment reported, marking it as one of the largest wildfires in South Carolina's recent history.

The fire, which began in South Carolina, intensified rapidly, jumping the border into Transylvania County, North Carolina. Emergency officials in both states have been working tirelessly to manage the situation, with evacuations initially ordered but later lifted due to recent rains providing some relief. The rain has been a critical factor in helping to suppress the fire and reduce its spread.

Comparisons have been drawn between the Table Rock Complex and other major wildfires in South Carolina, highlighting the severity of this incident. A burn ban remains in effect in the affected areas to prevent further outbreaks as the situation remains under close watch.

• North Carolina
• South Carolina
• Table Rock Complex

Detailed Table Rock complex fire in South Carolina

Massive South Carolina wildfire jumps border, spreads into North Carolina

5 days ago

- abcnews

Rains bring relief as Table Rock Fire evacuations lifted in Transylvania County

5 days ago

- wlos

Live wildfire updates: Table Rock Complex fire grows to 11,000 acres, 9% containment

5 days ago

- greenvilleonline

One week. 8,600 acres. What’s next for crews fighting the Table Rock wildfire?

7 days ago

- wspa

Related issues news

How did table rock fires start?

Just before midnight Friday, the Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship posted a message on Facebook and said young men, who he described as hikers, were responsible for starting the fire and that they had been identified. Blankenship said the hikers were 'negligent' and that negligence led to the forest fire.

Is the fire at Table Rock contained?

Fire containment for Table Rock, Persimmon Ridge. The fire containment is still at 0%.

What county is Table Rock, SC in?

Watch above as Sky 4 flew over the Table Rock complex fire in Pickens County, South Carolina early Thursday morning.

What started the fires in South Carolina?

Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene.

X talks about this news