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South Carolina’s Table Rock Fire: Teenagers Charged for Negligence as Blaze Burns Over 13,000 Acres

Three teenagers and a juvenile face charges for allegedly causing the wildfire by improperly extinguishing cigarettes, as containment efforts reach 30%.

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Smoke from the Table Rock fire rises behind the briefing center for the incident command post in Pickens County, S.C., on March 29, 2025.
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Overview

  • The Table Rock Fire has burned over 13,000 acres across South Carolina and North Carolina since it began on March 21, 2025.
  • Three teenagers and a juvenile have been charged with negligently allowing the fire to spread, allegedly failing to extinguish cigarettes while hiking in Table Rock State Park.
  • The suspects, aged 18 and 19, were arrested on April 1, 2025, and released on $7,500 bonds; the juvenile was released to their parents.
  • The fire is now 30% contained, with recent rainfall significantly reducing fire activity and aiding firefighting efforts.
  • Over 1,400 homes and businesses were evacuated, and a multi-state response continues under a state of emergency declared by Governor Henry McMaster.