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Fire crews secure 100% containment of Table Rock Complex Fires
The fires will be officially classified as "controlled" once it's determined that no further firefighting resources are ...
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Hurricane Helene aftermath fuels Carolina fires, prompting new warnings and evacuations
Evacuation orders had previously been lifted. In South Carolina, the Table Rock Fire and the Persimmon Ridge Fire were the two major wildfires in the state. The Persimmon Ridge Fire "saw only ...
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Weekend rain helps quench Rattlesnake Branch Fire
Nearly two weeks after beginning the fight, firefighters are pulling back from the Rattlesnake Branch Fire in Cruso — thanks ...
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Rain dampens Table Rock wildfire as popular state park reopens
PICKENS — The scene of constant smoke rising from Table Rock had a sunny outlook on April 1 thanks to over an inch of rain that has slowed the fire and dampened downed trees. A clear day after ...
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Safety, financial aspects of Sebastopol, Monte Rio fire mergers with Gold Ridge to be discussed at town halls
Gold Ridge Fire Protection District is hosting a series of meetings to educate residents and business owners about the potential takeover of each community’s firehouse. Sebastopol Town Hall No ...
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Silver Fire breaks out in central California and explodes to over 1,000 acres in a day
Meanwhile, the Persimmon Ridge Fire burned more than 2,000 acres and is at 24% containment. Mandatory evacuations remain in place for some residents of Greenville County. These fires are fueled by ...
The New York Times15d
Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations
Efforts to battle the 1,250-acre fire in eastern California were complicated by strong winds, which were expected to continue through Monday. By Amanda Holpuch A wildfire in eastern California ...
The Island Packet15d
SC crews make progress on huge Table Rock Fire. Here’s how much they’ve contained so far
A map that shows the locations of the Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge wildfires. screenshot Courtesy of S.C. Forestry Commission Rain helped firefighting efforts on the Table Rock Fire, leaving ...
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Latest update on Big Ridge wildfire in Rabun County
RABUN COUNTY, Ga. — Crews on Sunday are continuing to try to pen in the Big Ridge fire burning in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Rabun County. The U.S. Forest Service listed the ...
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Historic Table Rock fire becomes the nation's most severe as firefighters reach first containment
As of March 30, the Table Rock fire was 9 percent contained, and the Persimmon Ridge fire was 24 percent contained. Fires can be 100 percent contained for days or weeks before they're fully ...
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National Park employee, wife killed on Blue Ridge Parkway when car hits tree, catches fire
It happened on Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 11 in Nelson County, Virginia. Park rangers and first responders found the car on fire after it had crashed into a large tree. Preliminary investigation ...
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National Park employee, wife killed on Blue Ridge Parkway when car hits tree, catches fire
It happened on Blue Ridge Parkway near milepost 11 in Nelson County, Virginia. Park rangers and first responders found the car on fire after it had crashed into a large tree. Preliminary ...