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South Carolina Forestry Commission explains why Carolina Forest wildfire is still smoldering
The South Carolina Forestry Commission explained why fires in the Carolina Bays, like the Carolina Forest wildfire, burn for so long.
Woods fire in Berkeley County now fully contained
BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. (WCSC) - The South Carolina Forestry Commission says that a 36-acre woods fire in Berkeley County is now 100% contained. The fire was off U.S. Highway 176 near the North Creek ...
Flare-up reported at Covington Drive wildfire site, South Carolina Forestry Commission says
State forestry officials battled a flare-up of the Covington Drive wildfire on Monday. State Forestry Commission spokesman ...
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Firefighters from multiple agencies battle brush fire near US-176
Fire crews are on the scene of an active brush fire near US-176 and North Creek Drive Thursday afternoon, according to an official.The Pine Ridge Fire Departme ...
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SC lawmakers discuss bill to strengthen illegal burn consequences
Thousands of people have been impacted by the Table Rock and Horry County fires in South Carolina. Now, some lawmakers want ...
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Did you spot it? Smoke seen for miles near Hilton Head Island
Many near Hilton Head Island noticed plumes of smoke in the sky Thursday, easily visible to the many attendees of the RBC Heritage golf tournament.
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A look back: Revisit our coverage of the March 2025 Carolina Forest wildfires
March 4, 2025 By South Carolina Forestry Commission NO. 10: WE FACT-CHECKED SOCIAL MEDIA THEORIES ABOUT CAROLINA FOREST WILDFIRE. HERE’S WHAT TO KNOW Theories have started to pop up on social ...