UPDATE on Table Rock Fire | Pickens County South Carolina
Due to high winds, low humidity, and increased fuel load due to debris from Hurricane Helene, the fire has increased to about 100 acres.
Hand crews and tractors will continue to operate into the evening working to contain the fire.
As a precaution, the White Oaks Campground at Table Rock State Park has been evacuated.
Residents who live in the area of Back Park Road, Country Creek Drive, Weaver Creek Trail, Kalijah Lane, Lynne Way, Dry Lake Road, Curtis Way, Shepherds Springs Drive, & Gnome Hi Lane are also asked to evacuate.
Law enforcement officers will be contacting residents in the area in person to advise them of the evacuation.
A shelter is being set up at the Holly Springs Community Center (the old elementary school at 120 Hollysprings School Rd).
Traffic on SC Highway 11 has become hazardous with on lookers. In the interest of public safety, citizens are asked to avoid the area to reduce traffic and give crews room to operate safely.
People in the surrounding areas will see an increase in smoke conditions in the area throughout the evening.
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UPDATE on Table Rock Fire | Pickens County South Carolina
Due to high winds, low humidity, and increased fuel load due to debris from Hurricane Helene, the fire has increased to about 100 acres.
Hand crews and tractors will continue to operate into the evening working to contain the fire.
As a precaution, the White Oaks Campground at Table Rock State Park has been evacuated.
Residents who live in the area of Back Park Road, Country Creek Drive, Weaver Creek Trail, Kalijah Lane, Lynne Way, Dry Lake Road, Curtis Way, Shepherds Springs Drive, & Gnome Hi Lane are also asked to evacuate.
Law enforcement officers will be contacting residents in the area in person to advise them of the evacuation.
A shelter is being set up at the Holly Springs Community Center (the old elementary school at 120 Hollysprings School Rd).
Traffic on SC Highway 11 has become hazardous with on lookers. In the interest of public safety, citizens are asked to avoid the area to reduce traffic and give crews room to operate safely.
People in the surrounding areas will see an increase in smoke conditions in the area throughout the evening.
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