Wind gusts dramatically increased fire activity on Tuesday afternoon March 25. This resulted in greater visible fire intensity and smoke.
The Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge fires northwest of Greenville, SC are continuing to grow March 28. Winds are expected to pick up and dry conditions prevail.
Wildfires at Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge have grown to more than 10,000 acres - and a new SC mountain record - outside Greenville near North Carolina line.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission said crews are responding to a brush fire at Table Rock State Park Saturday.
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WYFF News 4 on MSNUpdates on Table Rock, Persimmon Ridge fires in Pickens, Greenville counties in South CarolinaTwo wildfires are burning in Greenville and Pickens counties in South Carolina and we are working to provide the latest updates on both fires.
Several wildfires, including the Table Rock Fire, are burning in South Carolina, fueled by downed trees and extreme conditions.
The wildfires at Table Rock State Park have closed all trail systems, campgrounds, plus roads and highways near the fires.
The Table Rock State Park wildfire, allegedly started by teenagers, has grown to 4,556 acres and is at 0% containment. A burn ban was in effect at the time of the fire, which was discovered during the search for a missing hiker.