Table Rock Complex

1. Start Time & Info

**Start Date/Time/Location** The Table Rock Complex fires started on March 21, 2025, for the Table Rock Fire, and March 22, 2025, for the Persimmon Ridge Fire. Both fires are located in South Carolina, with the Table Rock Fire in Table Rock State Park and the Persimmon Ridge Fire in Caesars Head State Park, approximately 4 miles northeast of Sunset, SC[1][2][3]. **Size and Containment** As of the latest update on April 3, 2025, the Table Rock Complex has burned a total of 15,642 acres. The Table Rock Fire has consumed 13,564 acres (12,929 acres in SC and 635 acres in NC) and is 68% contained. The Persimmon Ridge Fire has burned 2,078 acres and is 74% contained[2]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fires have shown minimal activity in recent days due to rainfall. The Table Rock Fire had a significant increase in containment from 30% to 68% on April 2, 2025. The Persimmon Ridge Fire has ceased growth and remains in its current footprint[2][3]. **Containment Efforts** The Southern Area Blue Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) is managing the Table Rock Complex in unified command with various state and local agencies. Firefighters are continuing to patrol the perimeter, drop snags, and mop up hotspots. Heavy equipment is being used to break up large, downed trees to reduce fuel availability[2][3].

2. Evacuations & Closures

**Evacuations and Sheltering:** **Evacuation Orders** All mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted. Voluntary evacuations in Pickens County have also been lifted, and no evacuations are in place for Transylvania County, NC[2][3]. **Evacuation Shelters and Information** With all evacuation orders lifted, there are no current evacuation shelters in operation. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** - There are no specific road closures mentioned in the latest updates, but residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel in the area to allow firefighters to work safely. **For more information, visit:** - [InciWeb Table Rock Complex Information]: http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/scscs-2025-table-rock-complex - [Table Rock Complex Daily Update]: http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/scscs-2025-table-rock-complex/table-rock-complex-daily-update-04-02-2025 - [Transylvania County Wildfire Information]: https://www.transylvaniacounty.org/2025-wildfire

3. Current Impact

**Impacts:** **Injuries and Fatalities** There is no specific information on fatalities or injuries directly related to the Table Rock Complex fires. **Structures Impacted** No detailed information on structure damage or destruction is provided in the latest updates. **School and Business Closures** There are no current school or business closures mentioned, as the situation has improved with the lifting of evacuation orders. **Notable Impacts** The fires have had a significant impact on the natural areas within Table Rock State Park and Caesars Head State Park. The emotional toll on residents and the environmental impact are substantial. **Safety Concerns:** **Power Outages** There are no reported power outages directly related to the fires. **Water Safety** No specific water safety concerns have been reported. **Burn Bans** A burning ban remains in effect for Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Horry counties in South Carolina, prohibiting all outdoor burning. The ban has been lifted for the rest of South Carolina, and a statewide ban on open burning in North Carolina was also lifted[2][3]. **Air Quality** With the fires showing minimal activity, air quality concerns are reduced, but residents should still monitor local advisories.

4. Current Outlook

**Containment Projections** Firefighters anticipate continued progress in containing the fires, with minimal fire behavior expected due to ongoing rainfall. Containment efforts are ongoing, and the perimeter of the fire is considered secure despite some interior heat[2]. **Weather and Wind Warnings** Rain is expected on the fire area, with cloudy conditions and high relative humidity. Temperatures will be in the low to mid-70s, with light winds. There is a potential for severe weather with thunderstorms and damaging winds, but this is not expected to significantly impact the fire behavior[1][2].

5. Weather info

**Cause** The cause of both the Table Rock Fire and the Persimmon Ridge Fire is determined to be human-caused and is under further investigation[2][3]. **Weather and Climate** The fires have been fueled by dry conditions and critically dry fuels, including hardwood leaf litter and dead material from previous wildfires and hurricane damage. Recent rainfall has significantly reduced fire activity, but the area remains under a burn ban due to the potential for rapid fire spread in dry conditions. The weather forecast includes periods of rain and high humidity, which are helping to control the fire[1][2][3].

Citations

['http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/scscs-2025-table-rock-complex', 'http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/scscs-2025-table-rock-complex/table-rock-complex-daily-update-04-02-2025', 'http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/scscs-2025-table-rock-complex/table-rock-complex-daily-update-04-01-2025', 'https://verticalmag.com/news/south-carolina-national-guard-helicopters-lead-air-assault-on-table-rock-complex-fire/', 'https://www.transylvaniacounty.org/2025-wildfire']