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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.
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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.
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The search for missing Stephanie Womacks was called off after the Table Rock wildfire ignited on Friday, March 21, according to a press release from the Pickens County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies initially discovered the blaze while searching for Womacks.
The Table Rock State Park wildfire, allegedly started by teenagers, has grown to 4,556 acres and is at 0% containment. A burn ban was in effect at the time of the fire, which was discovered during the search for a missing hiker.
Despite the fire ban, a wildfire at Table Rock State Park, which ignited on Friday, has already consumed over 1,000 acres and continues to grow.
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WYFF News 4 on MSNHow did the wildfire at Table Rock State Park start? Here's what we knowAs the Table Rock complex fire continues to burn in the Upstate area of South Carolina, many are asking, how did the fire start? Latest on fire here | Latest on evacuations here Sign up for our Newsletters The fire at Table Rock State Park started Friday.
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.
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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.