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2025-04-02 08:07:21.907918 ET

### National Overview

As of April 2, 2025, the United States is experiencing a significant and active wildfire season, with various regions across the country affected by multiple large and destructive fires. The number of wildfires and acres burned so far in 2025 are well above the 10-year averages, with 14,849 wildfires burning 707,228 acres since the beginning of the year[3].

### Significant Wildfire Situations

#### Oklahoma
Oklahoma is dealing with the aftermath of a massive fire outbreak that began on March 14, resulting in over 20 wildfires, including the **33 Road Fire** and the **Luther Fire**, which merged in Logan and Payne counties. The 33 Road Fire has burned 33,075 acres, destroyed 49 homes, and was 50% contained as of March 18. The fires have caused four deaths and 200 injuries, with significant structural damage, including the loss of hundreds of homes in the city of Stillwater[1].

#### Texas
Texas is battling multiple wildfires, with over 50 fires reported since March 14. Notable fires include the **Windmill Fire**, which grew to 23,200 acres but is now 99% contained, and the **High Lonesome Fire**, which expanded to 18,000 acres and is currently 50% contained. These fires have led to road closures and power outages but have caused minimal structural damage[1].

#### North Carolina
The **Rattlesnake Branch Fire** in North Carolina, which began on March 26 near Cruso, has burned 1,865 acres and is currently 24% contained. The fire, fueled by dry conditions in hardwood leaf litter, has spread into the Shining Rock Wilderness Area within the Pisgah National Forest. Recent rainfall has helped subside fire activity, but warmer and drier conditions are expected to return[5].

#### Florida
In the Florida Keys, the **344 Fire** has burned 3,600 acres with 20% containment, forcing the closure of Florida’s 18-Mile Stretch linking US-1 to the Keys[1].

#### Carolinas
Multiple wildfires have been reported in North Carolina and South Carolina following a Red Flag Warning. The U.S. Forest Service is actively responding to these fires, which have been exacerbated by dry conditions and downed timber from past storms[2].

### Firefighting Efforts

Firefighting efforts are ongoing across the affected regions, with various agencies including the U.S. Forest Service, state, and local partners working together to contain the fires. In Oklahoma, extensive resources have been deployed to manage the large-scale fires, while in Texas, firefighters are working to contain new fires as they emerge. In North Carolina, the Rattlesnake Branch Fire is being managed with a combination of full suppression and confinement strategies. The U.S. Secretary of Agriculture has pledged support and resources to ensure effective response and containment in the Carolinas[1][2][5].

### Weather and Fire Conditions

Current weather conditions are contributing to the heightened fire risk. Breezy and dry southwesterly winds, low relative humidity, and above-normal temperatures are prevalent in many regions, particularly in the Southern Appalachian Mountains and Foothills, where critical fuel moisture levels are exacerbating fire behavior. Easterly winds in Florida and westerly winds in the Southwest are also contributing to dry conditions. Rainfall in some areas, such as North Carolina, has provided temporary relief, but warmer and drier conditions are expected to return, maintaining the high fire risk[3][5].

CITATIONS

['https://disasterphilanthropy.org/disasters/north-american-wildfires/', 'https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/03/03/secretary-rollins-addresses-wildfires-carolinas', 'https://www.nifc.gov/fire-information/nfn', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/monthly_seasonal_outlook.pdf', 'http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/ncncf-rattlesnake-branch']

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Fire Information: 803-906-9730 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) 

Email: 2025.tablerockcomplex@firenet.gov 

 Table Rock Fire
Size:     13,564 acres

Sky Valley
GOOD to MODERATE air due to a potential settling of smoke in the valley overnight.

SMOKE
Much of the area will likely have GOOD to MODERATE air quality. However, lingering smoke remaining trapped in the valleys overnight, especially near Sky Valley and Pickens. Catawba…

April 2, 2025 

Acres: 3,274 acres                                   …

Fire Information: 803-906-9730 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.) 

Evacuation Information: 864-467-3428 

Email: 2025.tablerockcomplex@firenet.gov 

 Table Rock…

Last updated: 2025-04-02 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) South Carolina Forestry Commission. --- State: South Carolina --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 3 52 Longitude: 82° 38 45 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Table Rock Complex is approximately 20 miles northwest or Greenville, South Carolina. The complex consists of the Table Rock Fire and the Persimmon Ridge Fire. The Table Rock Fire is located in Table Rock State Park and is currently active in South Carolina and North Carolina. The Persimmon Ridge Fire is located in Caesars Head State Park, it is active in South Carolina.Table Rock Fire: 13,564 acres, 68% contained Persimmon Ridge Fire: 2,078 acres, 74% containedTable Rock Complex Total: 15,642 acres, 70% contained
Last updated: 2025-04-02 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) National Forests in North Carolina. --- State: North Carolina --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 24 50 Longitude: 82° 48 52 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Rattlesnake Branch Fire began on March 26, 2025, near Cruso, North Carolina, about 11 miles southeast of Waynesville. The fire rapidly spread, fueled by dry conditions in the hardwood leaf litter, and extended into the Shining Rock Wilderness Area within the Pisgah National Forest. Fire activity and spread have subsided following rainfall on March 30 and 31. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Last updated: 2025-04-02 --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. --- State: Georgia --- Coordinates: Latitude: 34° 57 10 Longitude: 83° 17 39 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: The Big Ridge Fire started on March 22nd, 2025 in the Sarah's Creek area of the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area in Clayton, Georgia.The Big Ridge Fire is burning in conditions of abnormally dry to medium drought conditions with dryer than normal fuels.  Steep and rocky terrain are dictating indirect tactics.  The fire is burning in a remote area and is not an immediate threat to the public.  It is impacting the Bartram Trail, Sarah’s Creek Campground, and the Warwoman Wildlife Management Area.Incident updates will be posted daily. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Last updated: 2025-04-01 --- The type of incident is Prescribed Fire and involves the following unit(s) Lolo National Forest. --- State: Montana --- Coordinates: Latitude: 46° 49 76 Longitude: 113° 55 73 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Announcements     News      Photographs    MapsThe Lolo National Forest, along with their interagency partners and neighbors, is preparing to implement Spring prescribed fire projects across the forest. Prescribed fire is part of the Forest’s annual fire management program to reduce hazardous fuels, improve wildlife forage, and create conditions which minimize impacts from future wildfires around our communities.Weather and conditions permitting, prescribed burns  may occur starting this month (March) and continue through the Spring.  
Last updated: --- The type of incident is Wildfire and involves the following unit(s) Santa Fe National Forest. --- State: New Mexico --- Coordinates: Latitude: 35° 49 34 Longitude: 106° 33 13 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: As fire season heats up on the Santa Fe National Forest we share initial information on this page and keep a running list of wildfire incidents with the most recent at the top of the list. Some incidents will get their own Inciweb page and we will note that here as well. Small fires that are contained quickly will be listed only on this page. East Fork Wildfire (Jemez District), initial report March 28, 2025, contained at 1 acre on March 29, 2025. Additional details for this incident are listed below.

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