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02-04-2025
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South Carolina arrests 3 young men for allegedly starting wildfire after failing to extinguish cigarettes
South Carolina arrested three young men for allegedly starting a massive wildfire after failing to "extinguish their cigarettes in a proper and safe manner," officials say. The Table Rock Fire near Pickens — located outside of Greenville — has grown to more than 15,000 acres as of Wednesday morning. Nyzaire Jah-Neiz Marsh, 19, of Taylors, and 18-year-olds Tristan Tyler and Isaac Wilson of Greenville, are each facing one count of negligently allowing fire to spread to lands or property of another. "According to the arrest warrant affidavits, the suspects took part in smoking activities on a hiking trail at the [Table Rock] state park and did not extinguish their cigarettes in a proper and safe manner, which officials allege led to the ignition of the Table Rock Fire," the South Carolina Forestry Commission said in a statement. The agency said "Pickens County sheriff's deputies, state park personnel and other first responders discovered a rapidly growing wildfire" at Table Rock State Park on March 21 while searching for a missing hiker in the area. La Mayor Karen Bass Accused Of Deleting Texts In Wake Of Wildfire Disaster "As part of their response, the search group located and evacuated seven hikers, several of whom were questioned about the origins of the fire," it continued. Read On The Fox News App "During preliminary interviews, four subjects," including "one minor, were relocated to the C. David Stone Law Enforcement Center in Pickens for follow-up questioning," according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission. Woman Accused Of Looting From Home In Palisades Fire Area While Wearing 'Palisades Strong' Shirt "SCFC investigators along with Pickens County Sheriff's Office detectives obtained evidence that they allege identified these subjects as suspects in the origin of the Table Rock State Park fire," it also said. "The juvenile subject was charged with one count of the same offense; he was not booked, but was released into the custody of his parents." The fire is currently 70% article source: South Carolina arrests 3 young men for allegedly starting wildfire after failing to extinguish cigarettes
Yahoo
10-03-2025
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Myrtle Beach woman ignited South Carolina wildfire that scorched 2K acres, authorities say
South Carolina authorities have arrested and charged a 40-year-old Myrtle Beach woman in connection with a fire that burned more than 2,000 acres around March 1. Alexandra Bialousow is charged with one count of arson/negligently allowing fire to spread to lands of another and one count of regulation of fires on certain lands, according to Horry County records. South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) law enforcement officials determined that a fire pit on Bialousow's property allegedly ignited the 2,000-acre Covington Drive Fire. "Bialousow is accused of not taking the proper precautions to prevent her debris burn from escaping and negligently allowing fire to spread to 'lands of another.' Witnesses reported seeing Bialousow intentionally start a fire in a backyard fire pit that was in close proximity to a tree line within Covington Lakes Subdivision on March 1," SCFC said in a press release. 175 Wildfires In North And South Carolina Force Some Evacuations An arrest warrant states that the suspect "did not have an appropriate water source readily available," nor "any garden tools on hand to control the fire, thus allowing the fire to spread to land owned by Walker Woods HOA." Read On The Fox News App Multiple Wildfires In The Carolinas Force Evacuations, Burn Ban Issued In South Carolina Several neighbors witnessed the fire start to spread, according to the warrant. Woman Accused Of Looting From Home In Palisades Fire Area While Wearing 'Palisades Strong' Shirt Certain neighborhoods in the Carolina Forest area were evacuated on March 1, but the order was lifted on Sunday. No structures were destroyed, and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire. If convicted, Bialousow would face possible imprisonment and fines. She has since been released from jail after posting $7,500 article source: Myrtle Beach woman ignited South Carolina wildfire that scorched 2K acres, authorities say
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10-03-2025
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Myrtle Beach woman ignited South Carolina wildfire that scorched 2K acres, authorities say
South Carolina authorities have arrested and charged a 40-year-old Myrtle Beach woman in connection with a fire that burned more than 2,000 acres around March 1. Alexandra Bialousow is charged with one count of arson/negligently allowing fire to spread to lands of another and one count of regulation of fires on certain lands, according to Horry County records. South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) law enforcement officials determined that a fire pit on Bialousow's property allegedly ignited the 2,000-acre Covington Drive Fire. "Bialousow is accused of not taking the proper precautions to prevent her debris burn from escaping and negligently allowing fire to spread to 'lands of another.' Witnesses reported seeing Bialousow intentionally start a fire in a backyard fire pit that was in close proximity to a tree line within Covington Lakes Subdivision on March 1," SCFC said in a press release. 175 Wildfires In North And South Carolina Force Some Evacuations An arrest warrant states that the suspect "did not have an appropriate water source readily available," nor "any garden tools on hand to control the fire, thus allowing the fire to spread to land owned by Walker Woods HOA." Read On The Fox News App Multiple Wildfires In The Carolinas Force Evacuations, Burn Ban Issued In South Carolina Several neighbors witnessed the fire start to spread, according to the warrant. Woman Accused Of Looting From Home In Palisades Fire Area While Wearing 'Palisades Strong' Shirt Certain neighborhoods in the Carolina Forest area were evacuated on March 1, but the order was lifted on Sunday. No structures were destroyed, and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire. If convicted, Bialousow would face possible imprisonment and fines. She has since been released from jail after posting $7,500 article source: Myrtle Beach woman ignited South Carolina wildfire that scorched 2K acres, authorities say
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03-03-2025
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175 wildfires in North and South Carolina force some evacuations
Firefighters across North and South Carolina battled more than 175 wildfires that erupted over the weekend in windy and dry conditions and forced residents to evacuate some neighborhoods. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday as more than 175 fires burned over 4,200 acres in the state. The largest wildfire was reported in the Carolina Forest area, about 10 miles west of the coastal city of Myrtle Beach. That blaze scorched 1,600 acres and was 30% contained as of Sunday evening, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission. Residents had been ordered to evacuate several neighborhoods near that wildfire, but by late Sunday afternoon, the evacuation order was lifted, Horry County Fire Rescue said. Wildfires Scorch The Carolinas, Sc Governor Mcmaster Declares State Of Emergency No structures were destroyed, and no injuries were reported as of Sunday evening. Read On The Fox News App In North Carolina, the U.S. Forest Service said fire crews were working to contain multiple wildfires burning in four forests across the state on Sunday. The largest, about 400 acres, was at Uwharrie National Forest, about 50 miles east of Charlotte. The Forest Service said Sunday afternoon that it had made progress on the fire, reaching about one-third containment. Woman Accused Of Looting From Home In Palisades Fire Area While Wearing 'Palisades Strong' Shirt Meanwhile, a brush fire in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 40 miles south of Asheville, is between 400 and 500 acres and is 0% contained, as of Sunday afternoon, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. The Melrose Fire, burning in the Saluda and Tryon communities, was caused by a downed power line, according to Saluda Fire & Rescue. The fire rapidly spread up the mountain, threatening multiple structures and forcing some residents to evacuate. Click To Get The Fox News App Fire officials have not said what caused any of the fires. Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch and The Associated Press contributed to this article source: 175 wildfires in North and South Carolina force some evacuations
Yahoo
03-03-2025
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Wildfires scorch the Carolinas, SC Governor McMaster declares state of emergency
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Sunday declared a state of emergency as firefighters battle hundreds of wildfires across the Carolinas. "I have declared a State of Emergency to further support wildfire response efforts across the state and ensure our first responders continue to have the resources they need," McMaster wrote in a post on X. "A statewide outdoor burning ban remains in effect—violators will be prosecuted. Please stay informed." Nearly 5,000 acres have burned in the Palmetto State, with 170 fires reported, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC). Ignitions were caused by very low relative humidity, coupled with drying fuels resulting from the lack of significant rain. High winds led the fires to grow and spread rapidly. Woman Accused Of Looting From Home In Palisades Fire Area While Wearing 'Palisades Strong' Shirt The largest of the fires is in Carolina Forest, a community 10 miles west of Myrtle Beach in Horry County. Read On The Fox News App As of Sunday afternoon, the wildfire incinerated 1,200 acres and was 0% contained, according to the SCFC. Sen. Schiff Urges Trump Admin To Exclude Firefighters From Federal Hiring Freeze More than 400 firefighters are battling the blaze with at least 127 fire apparatus, according to the Horry County Fire Department. No structures have been lost, and no injuries have been reported, as of Sunday morning. The South Carolina Army National Guard sent two Black Hawk helicopters on Sunday to assist the SCFC and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources with wildfire containment. The Black Hawk water buckets can carry approximately 600 gallons of water, according to the guard. The SCFC also issued a State Forester's Burning Ban for all counties, which prohibits all outdoor burning, including yard debris burning, prescribed burning and campfires in all unincorporated areas of the state. The ban, which will send anyone who sets a fire to jail, will stay in effect until further notice. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Forest Service estimates a brush fire in the Blue Ridge Mountains, about 40 miles south of Asheville, is between 400 and 500 acres and is 0% contained, as of Sunday afternoon. The Melrose Fire, burning in the Saluda and Tryon communities, was caused by a downed power line, according to Saluda Fire & Rescue. The fire rapidly spread up the mountain, threatening multiple structures. North Carolina Emergency Management said there are ongoing air operations to battle the article source: Wildfires scorch the Carolinas, SC Governor McMaster declares state of emergency
