On March 23, 2025, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency due to the ongoing Table Rock Fire in Pickens County. The executive order aims to enhance emergency response efforts and support firefighters working to contain the blaze. The fire, which started on March 22, 2025, has already consumed over 35 acres and is continuing to spread. A statewide burning ban, issued by the South Carolina Forestry Commission on March 21, 2025, remains in effect, prohibiting all outdoor burning activities. Violators of the ban face potential jail time.
South Carolina Declares State of Emergency Amidst Table Rock Wildfire, March 23, 2025
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