Table Rock Complex

1. Start Time & Info

**Start Date/Time/Location** The Table Rock Fire began on March 21, 2025, in Table Rock State Park, approximately 4 miles northeast of Sunset, SC. The Persimmon Ridge Fire, part of the same complex, started on March 22, 2025, in Caesars Head State Park[1][4]. **Size and Containment** **Table Rock Fire** As of April 1, 2025, the fire has burned 13,287 acres, with 30% containment. This includes 12,652 acres in South Carolina and 635 acres in North Carolina[4]. **Persimmon Ridge Fire** The fire has burned 2,078 acres and is 74% contained[4]. **Total Complex Size** The Table Rock Complex has burned a total of 15,365 acres[1][4]. **Growth and Rate of Spread** Initially, the fires grew rapidly due to dry and windy conditions, but recent rainfall has significantly reduced fire activity. The fires were fueled by hardwood leaf litter, dead and down material from previous wildfires and hurricane damage, and other dry fuels[1][2][4]. **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 have been constructing control lines, utilizing air operations, and breaking up large downed trees to reduce fuel availability[4].

2. Evacuations & Closures

**Evacuations and Sheltering:** **Evacuation Status** All 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, NC[4]. **Evacuation Shelters and Information** While specific shelter locations are not mentioned, residents can contact the incident contacts for more information (803-906-9730 or email: 2025.tablerockcomplex@firenet.gov)[4]. **Road and Infrastructure Closures:** - Although specific road closures are not detailed in the latest updates, residents are advised to follow local authorities' guidance to avoid areas where firefighting operations are ongoing. Previously, roads were closed to ensure emergency crews' access, but these restrictions have been eased as evacuations have been lifted[2]. **For more information, visit:** - [InciWeb Table Rock Complex Information]: http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-information/scscs-2025-table-rock-complex - [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 - [Greenville Journal Updates]: https://greenvillejournal.com/community/table-rock-wildfires-largely-contained-four-charged-with-starting-fires/

3. Current Impact

**Impacts:** **Structures and Infrastructure** While specific numbers of destroyed structures are not provided, the fires have significantly impacted the areas around Table Rock State Park and Caesars Head State Park. The fires have burned a substantial amount of woodland, making it the largest wildfire in Upstate South Carolina's history[2][3]. **Injuries and Fatalities** There are no reported fatalities or injuries directly attributed to the Table Rock Complex fires in the latest updates. **School and Business Closures** No current information on school or business closures is available, but previous evacuations and road closures would have impacted local activities. **Notable Impacts** The fires have had a significant impact on the environment and local communities, with thousands of acres of downed trees and limbs from previous storms contributing to the fire's spread[2]. **Safety Concerns:** **Power Outages** No specific power outages have been reported in connection with the Table Rock Complex fires. **Water Safety** No water safety concerns have been mentioned. **Burn Bans** A burning ban remains in effect for Oconee, Pickens, Greenville, Spartanburg, and Horry counties in South Carolina, prohibiting all outdoor burning. A statewide ban on open burning is also in place for all counties in North Carolina[4]. **Air Quality** Smoke from the fires 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 anticipate continued progress in containing the fires, especially with the recent rainfall. However, drying conditions on April 1, 2025, may increase smoke and fire activity. The forecast includes a potential for severe weather with thunderstorms and high winds, which could impact containment efforts[1][4]. **Weather and Wind Warnings** A line of thunderstorms moved through the area on Monday, bringing significant rainfall but also the potential for severe weather, including damaging winds and hail. Future weather conditions include warmer temperatures and lower humidity, which could affect fire behavior[1][4].

5. Weather info

**Cause** The Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge fires are classified as human-caused. Charges have been announced against four individuals suspected of starting the fires[2][3]. **Weather and Climate** The fires have been exacerbated by extreme fire weather conditions, including high winds, low humidity, and dry fuels. Recent rainfall has helped in reducing fire activity, but the area remains prone to wildfires due to the dry conditions and the presence of large amounts of downed trees and limbs from previous storms like Hurricane Helene[1][2][4]. The ongoing weather pattern, including the potential for severe thunderstorms and drying conditions, continues to influence fire behavior.

Citations

['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', 'https://greenvillejournal.com/community/table-rock-wildfires-largely-contained-four-charged-with-starting-fires/', 'http://inciweb.wildfire.gov/incident-publication/scscs-2025-table-rock-complex/table-rock-complex-daily-update-04-01-2025', 'https://greenvillejournal.com/outdoors-recreation/table-rock-wildfire-from-a-personal-perspective-field-notes-with-dennis-chastain/']