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2025-04-02 20:07:18.686053 ET

## National Overview

As of April 2, 2025, the United States is experiencing an active wildfire season, particularly in the southeastern and western regions. The current drought conditions, combined with past weather patterns and forecasted climate conditions, have elevated the wildfire risk across several states. Here is a summary of the key aspects of the current wildfire situation:

## Significant Wildfire Situations

- **Table Rock Complex, South Carolina and North Carolina**: This complex includes the Table Rock Fire and the Persimmon Ridge Fire. The Table Rock Fire, spanning 13,191 acres with 30% containment, and the Persimmon Ridge Fire, covering 2,078 acres with 64% containment, are actively burning in Table Rock State Park and Caesars Head State Park, respectively. The total area affected is approximately 15,269 acres[1].
- **Big Ridge Fire, Rabun County, Georgia**: The Big Ridge wildfire in eastern Rabun County has reached 39% containment. Fire crews are actively working to control the fire, which is a significant concern due to its location and the ongoing dry conditions[4].

## Firefighting Efforts

Firefighting efforts are ongoing across the affected regions, with multiple agencies and personnel involved. The U.S. Forest Service is actively responding to multiple wildfires, particularly in the Carolinas, and is working closely with state and local partners to ensure effective containment. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has emphasized the commitment to providing the necessary resources and support to the firefighters on the frontlines[2].

## Weather and Fire Conditions

Weather conditions are a critical factor in the current wildfire situation. For the Table Rock Complex, a developing line of thunderstorms is expected to move through the area, bringing a threat of severe weather, including damaging winds and potential hail. Rainfall is anticipated, but the region will also experience periods of low relative humidity and warmer temperatures, which could exacerbate fire conditions[1].

In general, the southeastern United States is experiencing above-normal significant fire potential due to drought conditions and dry fuels. The upcoming weeks are expected to see continued elevated wildfire risk, especially as the region transitions into warmer and drier spring conditions[3].

CITATIONS

['http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/scscs-2025-table-rock-complex', 'https://www.usda.gov/about-usda/news/press-releases/2025/03/03/secretary-rollins-addresses-wildfires-carolinas', 'https://www.nifc.gov/nicc-files/predictive/outlooks/NA_Outlook.pdf', 'https://accesswdun.com/article/2025/4/1290032/fire-crews-nearly-double-big-ridge-fire-containment-in-rabun-county', 'https://www.rff.org/publications/explainers/wildfires-in-the-united-states-101-context-and-consequences/']

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Prescribed Fire Updates 04-02-2025

Today firefighters on the Upper Lake Ranger District are planning to burn piles in the North Shore Project area. Potentially 34 acres if conditions are favorable.  

Rattlesnake Branch Daily Update 04-02-2025

Media Contact:

Southern Area Red Team

2025.RattlesnakeBranch@firenet.gov

(828) 519-8242

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Table Rock Complex Daily Update 04-02-2025

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

Email: 2025.tablerockcomplex@firenet.gov 

 Table Rock Fire
Size:     13,564 acres

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Smoke Update for April 2 04-02-2025

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…

Big Ridge Fire Update April 2 04-02-2025

April 2, 2025 

Acres: 3,274 acres                                   …

SCSCS 2025 Table Rock Complex
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: 13,845 acres, 91% contained Persimmon Ridge Fire: 2,128 acres, 99% containedTable Rock Complex Total: 15,973 acres, 92% contained
GACHF Big Ridge Fire
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.
NCNCF Rattlesnake Branch
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.
CAMNF Mendocino NF Fall 2024Spring 2025 Prescribed Fire Projects
Last updated: 2025-04-02 --- The type of incident is Prescribed Fire and involves the following unit(s) Mendocino National Forest. --- State: California --- Coordinates: Latitude: 39° 31 48.7554 Longitude: 122° 12 44.676 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Updates  |  Maps  | PhotosPrescribed fire is a tool that uses fire under planned ignitions to mimic the natural role of fire in the environment. Without fire, hazardous fuels can build up and carry wildfire from the forest floor to tree canopies, creating extreme fire behavior that poses risk to firefighters, surrounding communities and natural resources. Prescribed fire, including vegetation cutting, removal and burning of piles and low-intensity understory burning, is an important tool to meet the Forest Service’s management objectives for ecological restoration, creating habitat for plants and animals and reducing unwanted fuel loading.Fire managers follow a risk-management approach when conducting these projects and mitigate impacts to local communities, residences and infrastructure. Fire managers will conduct prescribed fire activities during the safest possible “burn windows” in the coming months. Numerous factors including wind, humidity, air quality, fuel moisture and availability of fire crew personnel must be met before crews are authorized to move forward with burning.Residents and visitors are asked to avoid areas where prescribed fires are being conducted. Some smoke may be visible. People should not be alarmed as the fires are carefully monitored. Local fire and government authorities are notified prior to burn days and kept informed throughout prescribed fire operations.Additional updates on prescribed burning will be shared on Inciweb and the forest’s social media at https://twitter.com/MendocinoNF and https://www.facebook.com/MendocinoNF. 
WYBTF Star Valley Front Prescribed Burn
Last updated: 2025-03-27 --- The type of incident is Prescribed Fire and involves the following unit(s) Bridger-Teton National Forest. --- State: Wyoming --- Coordinates: Latitude: 42° 44 612 Longitude: 110° 55 57.18 --- NOTE: All fire perimeters and points are approximations. --- Incident Overview: Afton,Wyo., March 20, 2025— The Bridger-Teton National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this month and into April. We estimate this work to continue through the spring as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.The Greys River Ranger District of the Bridger-Teton National Forest plans to implement up to 2,500 acres Prescribed Burn in Unit 2. Unit 2 is within the Star Valley Front Vegetation Restoration Project. Star Valley Front, Unit 2 is comprised of the southwest facing slopes visible from Afton and Grover. Unit 2 also includes south facing slopes in the Swift Creek Drainage which is an important watershed for the community of Afton. Reducing fuel loading on the landscape can decrease the extent and severity of future wildfire. This provides for both Firefighter safety and for resource protection.Another important purpose is to improve the vigor of vegetation on mule deer and elk winter and transition range, which is particularly relevant given the great interest in deer and elk populations in the Star Valley area.There may be temporary trail and road closures periodically during the day as equipment and firefighters are working in the area. Watch for warning signs along roads near all prescribed fire areas before and during burns. Residents can expect smokey conditions the day of the burn and into the overnight hours. Some smoke may exist the following day but should dissipate considerably thereafter. Go to https://fire.airnow.gov/ to find more detailed information about air quality. We will evaluate weather conditions in the hours before a burn begins. If conditions warrant, scheduled prescribed fire activities may be canceled. Firefighters will use the snow as a hold feature to prevent fire spread outside the unit. 

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