South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes
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A large wildfire in the South Carolina mountains has doubled in size on each of the last three days. But fire crews have been able to keep the blaze away from structures. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading.
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Main Idea: A fast-growing South Carolina wildfire is still spreading in the mountains, while firefighters and the South Carolina Forestry Commission work to keep homes and other structures safe.
Key Points:
- The Table Rock Mountain fire has doubled in size on each of the last three days, but crews have kept it away from buildings so far.
- Firefighters are using fire breaks and air support to push the flames through undeveloped land near the North Carolina line.
- Officials said dry fuel, very low humidity, and high winds are making the fire hard to contain, and no injuries have been reported.
- Gov. Henry McMaster warned that the burn ban is still in place and said weekend rain may help, but not enough for full control.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
The wildfire and burn ban can force evacuations, disrupt travel and work, and raise costs for homeowners, small businesses, and taxpayers.
Positive Impact
South Carolina forestry crews and Governor Henry McMaster are protecting homes, and weekend rain could ease smoke and fire risk if weather improves.
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- Major:Governor Henry McMasterperson
- Major:South Carolina Forestry Commissiongovernment agency or body
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Named state official making public warnings and comments about the burn ban and fires.
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State agency whose firefighters are actively battling the wildfires and shaping response efforts.
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Cited for the weekend forecast affecting firefighting conditions, but not a central actor.
Include 0 (0%)Ignore 0 (0%)5 to threshold - Table Rock State Parkcultural institutionMinorCandidate
Mentioned as the location of a news conference tied to the wildfire response.
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