Live updates: Table Rock Complex fire has burned over 11,000 acres, 0% containment
Crews will continue strengthening containment lines to the east and west fire perimeters while focusing on structure protection.
Today, firefighters will continue burnout operations along the eastern perimeter of the fire and hold existing firebreaks in the northwest perimeter in the area of Caesars Head.
The City of Greenville posted on social:
"We've got extreme conditions. It's very difficult to get lines to hold. That's why you're seeing 0% containment," state forestry officials said Friday.
The Table Rock Complex Fire has burned over 11,000 acres in less than a week, according to the SCFC.
Despite the work of 500 plus firefighters and hundreds of thousands of gallons of water the fires continue to grow.
Dry air, winds, and ground fuel from Hurricane Helene debris are all to blame.
The best hope now is a strong chance for rain on Sunday and Monday.
"So everybody put that in your prayers," said SC Gov. Henry McMaster.
The weather may be improving, but the danger is not over! Wind conditions continue to change and are hard to predict.
Local authorities are still assessing conditions, and evacuation orders remain in place. Do not attempt to return home until officials give the all-clear.
Size: 10,904 acres
Containment: 0%
Start Date: March 21, 2025
Cause: Human-caused
Size: 1,992 acres
Containment: 2,078 acres
Start Date: March 22, 2025
Cause: Human-caused
Conditions leading to a red flag warning from the National Weather Service will increase fire activity and perimeter growth, as relative humidity is expected to fall below 20 percent with wind gusts up to 30 miles per hour.
Existing evacuations, including Sassafras Mountain Overlook and F Van Clayton Memorial Hwy, remain in place.
A statewide burning ban remains in effect - all outdoor burning is prohibited - including yard debris burning, prescribed burning, campfires, bonfires, and other recreational fires in all unincorporated areas of the state.
Fire information: 803-906-9730 (8 a.m.-8 p.m.)
Evacuation information: 864-467-3428
Email: 2025.tablerockcomplex@firenet.gov
Facebook pages to follow:
Pickens County SC
Greenville County Emergency Management
The South Carolina Forestry Commission
Zoomable map: https://www.scfc.gov/.../BAM_TableRockComplex_arch_e_port...
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