North Carolina Table Rock Fire

1. Start Time & Info

**Start Date/Time/Location** The Table Rock Fire started on March 21, 2025, in Table Rock State Park in Pickens County, South Carolina, and has since spread into North Carolina's Transylvania County[1][4]. **Size and Containment** As of the latest updates, the Table Rock Fire has burned 13,287 acres, with 12,652 acres in South Carolina and 635 acres in North Carolina. The fire is currently 30% contained[4][5]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** The fire rapidly grew due to dry and windy conditions, as well as the presence of downed trees and limbs from previous storms like Hurricane Helene. Despite initial rapid spread, containment efforts have improved with recent rainfall[1][3][4]. **Containment Efforts** Firefighters from multiple states are involved in the response, with the Southern Area Blue Complex Incident Management Team (CIMT) managing the Table Rock Complex in unified command with various state and local agencies[4].

2. Evacuations & Closures

**Evacuations and Sheltering:** **Evacuation Orders and Warnings** Mandatory evacuations in Greenville County have been reduced to voluntary, and all voluntary evacuations in Pickens County have been lifted. No evacuations are currently in place for Transylvania County, North Carolina[4]. **Evacuation Shelters and Information** Although specific shelter locations are not detailed in the latest updates, residents were previously advised to follow evacuation orders and warnings issued by local authorities. Over 1,400 homes and businesses were under evacuation orders at the peak of the crisis[1][3]. **Curfew and Other Measures** There are no current curfews mentioned, but previous measures included patrols by law enforcement to ensure compliance with evacuation orders and to prevent looting[3]. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** - Specific road closures are not detailed in the latest updates, but residents are advised to avoid non-essential travel to allow firefighters room to work. Previous closures and restrictions were in place to facilitate emergency operations[1][3]. **For more information, visit:** - [InciWeb Table Rock Complex Information]: http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/scscs-2025-table-rock-complex - [Transylvania County Wildfire Updates]: https://www.transylvaniacounty.org/2025-wildfire - [South Carolina Public Radio Updates]: https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2025-03-31/much-of-the-table-rock-complex-fires-are-now-contained-charges-imminent

3. Current Impact

**Impacts:** **Structures Impacted** While specific numbers of structures destroyed or damaged in North Carolina are not provided, the fire has significantly impacted areas in both South Carolina and North Carolina, with over 1,400 homes and businesses under evacuation orders at one point[1][3]. **Injuries and Fatalities** There are no reported fatalities or injuries directly attributed to the Table Rock Fire in the latest updates[1][3]. **Notable Impacts** The fire has become the largest mountain wildfire in South Carolina's history, affecting both South Carolina and North Carolina. The fire's impact on local communities has been substantial, with significant resources deployed for firefighting and support[1][3][5]. **Safety Concerns:** **Power Outages** There are no specific reports of power outages directly related to the Table Rock Fire in North Carolina. **Water Safety** No water safety concerns have been reported. **Burn Bans** A burning ban remains in effect for several counties in South Carolina, including Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Horry, and a statewide ban on open burning is in place for all counties in North Carolina[4]. **Air Quality** Smoke from the fire may pose health risks, particularly for those with respiratory conditions. Residents are advised to monitor local air quality advisories[4].

4. Current Outlook

**Containment Projections** Firefighters are making progress in containing the fire, with containment at 30% as of the latest updates. Rainfall has helped reduce fire activity, and ongoing efforts include constructing control lines and utilizing air operations to map hotspots[4]. **Weather and Wind Warnings** The weather forecast includes sunny conditions with temperatures in the low 70s and relative humidity near 30%. Winds are expected to be light and variable, which may increase smoke from smoldering debris. There is a potential for severe weather with thunderstorms and damaging winds later in the week[4].

5. Weather info

**Cause** The cause of the Table Rock Fire is suspected to be human-caused, with investigators pointing to the negligent behavior of a group of teenagers. Charges are imminent against those responsible[1][3][4]. **Weather and Climate** The fire has been fueled by extreme fire weather conditions, including high winds, low humidity, and the presence of dry fuels from previous wildfires and hurricane damage. Recent rainfall has helped in containment efforts, but the area remains prone to fire due to ongoing dry conditions and potential severe weather[1][3][4].

Citations

['https://abcnews.go.com/US/massive-south-carolina-wildfire-jumps-border-spreads-north/story?id=120315594', 'http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/scscs-2025-table-rock-complex', 'https://www.southcarolinapublicradio.org/sc-news/2025-03-31/much-of-the-table-rock-complex-fires-are-now-contained-charges-imminent', 'http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/scscs-2025-table-rock-complex/table-rock-complex-daily-update-04-01-2025', 'https://www.transylvaniacounty.org/2025-wildfire']