Latest news with #TristanTyler
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
3 charged in connection to 13,000-acre wildfire at state park
Officials in South Carolina have arrested and charged three men concerning a 13,000-plus-acre wildfire that happened last month. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] On Tuesday, South Carolina Forestry Commission law enforcement officials arrested Nyzaire Jah-Neiz Marsh,19, of Taylors, SC, Tristan Tyler, 18, of Greenville, SC and Isaac Wilson, 18, of Greenville, SC. The Pickens County Sheriff's Office in South Carolina said while deputies were searching for a missing hiker March 21, they found a rapidly growing wildfire. Deputies immediately evacuated seven hikers, several of whom were questioned about the fire's origin, officials said. TRENDING STORIES: Atlanta rapper Young Scooter died after accidentally injuring himself, medical examiner says Muslim women say they were told to 'go back to their country' in Alpharetta parking deck Police: Woman held 2 teens at gunpoint after she said they fished near her property During the investigation, deputies brought in three adults and a minor for questioning. Pickens County detectives got evidence that they say identified who started the fire. According to the arrest warrant affidavits, the suspects were smoking on a hiking trail at the state park and did not put their cigarettes out properly and safely. Authorities believe that led to the start of the Table Rock Fire. The trio was each charged with one count of negligently allowing fire to spread to lands or property of another. A minor was charged with the same charge, however, he was not booked and released to his parent. All three were transported to the Pickens County Detention Center and released each on a $7,500 bond. [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter] According to a park advisory, Table Rock State Park remains closed due to the wildfire but is set to reopen on Monday. Other trails will reopen as they are evaluated and cleared for safety.
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
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
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Cigarettes caused South Carolina's Table Rock Fire, Forestry Commission says
Three South Carolina men and a juvenile were charged with a misdemeanor Tuesday after authorities said their failure to properly put out their cigarettes sparked the Table Rock Fire, which has burned more than 13,000 acres. Nyzaire Jah-Neiz Marsh, 19, of Taylors, and Tristan Tyler and Isaac Wilson, both 18, of Greenville, were arrested Tuesday morning and charged with one count each of negligently allowing fire to spread to lands or property of another, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said. A juvenile whose name and age were not released was also charged but was not booked and was released to their parents, officials said. The Table Rock Fire was sparked by their handling of cigarettes while they were hiking in Table Rock State Park on March 21, the Forestry Commission said. Arrest warrant affidavits allege 'the suspects took part in smoking activities on a hiking trail at the 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 Forestry Commission said. The fire was 30% contained Tuesday. No injuries have been reported. Authorities were searching for a missing hiker on March 21 when Pickens County sheriff's deputies and state park personnel came upon the rapidly growing wildfire, officials said. They got seven hikers in all to safety and questioned them about how it started, the Forestry Commission said. Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship said on the evening of March 21 that investigators had identified the hikers who started the fire. Attempts to reach Marsh, Tyler and Wilson by phone Tuesday evening were not immediately successful. Online court records did not list attorneys for them. They were all released on personal recognizance bonds of $7,500 apiece, the Forestry Commission said. The charge of negligently allowing fire to spread to lands or property of another is a misdemeanor punishable with a minimum of five days in jail and a maximum of 30 days in jail if convicted or a fine of $25 to $200. The Table Rock Fire is burning mostly in South Carolina, but a part is in North Carolina. In South Carolina, 12,652 acres have burned, and 635 acres have burned in North Carolina, the Forestry Commission said in a daily update. Around 1½ inches of rain that fell on the fire complex has "significantly reducing fire activity," the commission said Tuesday. South Carolina is in its annual wildfire season, and the U.S. Drought Monitor largely classifies both it and North Carolina as either "abnormally dry" or in moderate drought. A second large fire in South Carolina, the Persimmon Ridge Fire, had ceased growth by Tuesday and was at 2,078 acres and 74% containment, the commission said. The danger of forest fires in South Carolina is typically highest from January through mid-April, the commission says on its website, because that's when most of the vegetation is either dead or dormant. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Yahoo
Teens who allegedly failed to put out cigarettes accused of causing massive South Carolina wildfire
Three teenagers are accused of causing a massive fire that ignited in a South Carolina state park after failing to extinguish cigarettes while on a hiking trail, officials said. The teens -- Nyzaire Jah-Neiz Marsh, 19, Tristan Tyler, 18, and Isaac Wilson, 18 -- were arrested Tuesday on charges in connection with the origin of the Table Rock Fire, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said. MORE: Massive South Carolina wildfire jumps border, spreads into North Carolina The teens were among several hikers who had been evacuated from Table Rock State Park in Pickens County on March 21 after first responders discovered the rapidly growing wildfire while searching for a missing hiker, the commission said. They were questioned about the origins of the fire, and investigators "obtained evidence that they allege identified these subjects as suspects in the origin of the Table Rock State Park fire," the South Carolina Forestry Commission said. According to the arrest warrant affidavits, "the suspects took part in smoking activities on a hiking trail at the 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. The three teens are charged with one count each of negligently allowing fire to spread to lands or property of another, a misdemeanor, the commission said. They were booked and released on $7,500 bonds. Online court records did not list any attorney information for them. If convicted, they face up to 30 days in jail or a $200 fine. A fourth suspect, a juvenile, was also charged with one count of the same offense and released into the custody of his parents, the commission said. The Table Rock Fire has burned more than 13,000 acres total in South Carolina and North Carolina since igniting on March 21, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said Tuesday. It was 30% contained as of Tuesday morning. Fire crews responded from multiple states to help battle the blaze, which prompted the evacuation of more than 1,400 homes and businesses on Thursday. MORE: 3 major wildfires prompt evacuations in North Carolina's Polk County The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a burning ban for all counties on March 21 due to the elevated wildfire risk. The following day, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency to support the response to the Table Rock Fire. Teens who allegedly failed to put out cigarettes accused of causing massive South Carolina wildfire originally appeared on
NBC News
01-04-2025
- NBC News
Cigarettes caused South Carolina's Table Rock Fire, forestry commission says
Three South Carolina men and a juvenile were charged with a misdemeanor Tuesday after authorities said their failure to properly put out their cigarettes sparked the Table Rock Fire that has burned more than 13,000 acres. Nyzaire Jah-Neiz Marsh, 19, of Taylors, and Tristan Tyler and Isaac Wilson, both 18 of Greenville, were arrested Tuesday morning and charged with one count each of negligently allowing fire to spread to lands or property of another, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said. A juvenile whose name and age was not released was also charged but was not booked and was released to their parents, officials said. The Table Rock Fire was sparked by their handling of cigarettes while hiking in Table Rock State Park on March 21, the forestry commission said. Arrest warrant affidavits allege 'the suspects took part in smoking activities on a hiking trail at the 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 forestry commission said. The fire was 30% contained Tuesday. There have been no injuries reported. Authorities were searching for a missing hiker on March 21 when Pickens County sheriff's deputies and state park personnel came upon the rapidly growing wildfire, officials said. They got seven hikers in all to safety and questioned them about how it started, the forestry commission said. Pickens County Sheriff Tommy Blankenship said on the evening of March 21 that investigators had identified the hikers who started the fire. Attempts to reach Marsh, Tyler or Wilson by phone Tuesday evening were not immediately successful. Online court records did not list attorneys for them. They were all released on a personal recognizance bond of $7,500 each, the forestry commission said. The charge of negligently allowing fire to spread to lands or property of another is a misdemeanor punishable with a minimum of five days in jail and a maximum of 30 days in jail if convicted, or a fine of between $25 and $200. The Table Rock Fire is burning mostly in South Carolina, but a portion is in North Carolina. In South Carolina, 12,652 acres have burned, and 635 acres have burned in North Carolina, the forestry commission said in a daily update. Around 1 1/2 inches of rain that fell on the fire complex has "significantly reducing fire activity," the commission said Tuesday. South Carolina is in its annual wildfire season, and both it and North Carolina are largely classified as either "abnormally dry" or in moderate drought by the U.S. Drought Monitor. A second large fire in South Carolina, the Persimmon Ridge Fire, had ceased growth by Tuesday and was at 2,078 acres and 74% contained, the commission said. The danger of forest fires in South Carolina is typically highest from January through mid-April, the commission says on its website, because that's when most of the vegetation is either dead or dormant.
