Why was burn ban lifted in 41 SC counties but not in the Upstate? Forestry Commission explains
The State Forester's Burning Ban for 41 South Carolina counties has been lifted as of 6 a.m. Monday, March 31. Only five ...
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Court revokes order to release excavators seized in Boin Forest illegal mining case
Enchi District Court has overturned its earlier decision to release two Liugong excavators and other mining equipment seized ...
Rain slows spread of historic Table Rock forest fires, with more storms coming
A half-inch of rain in northern Pickens County on March 30 kept the Table Rock and Persimmon Ridge fires from growing further ...
Forestry officials lift burn ban in 41 SC counties
The South Carolina State Forestry Commission lifted a burn ban for all but five of the state’s 46 counties as of early Monday ...
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Fight against mining in forest reserves: 76 Arrested, 100 excavators seized
At least 76 persons have been arrested by a joint security team comprising the military, police and rapid response team of the Forestry Commission for mining in forest reserves over the past six weeks ...
Wildfires spread at Table Rock Complex and Persimmon Ridge: Evacuations ordered
Wind gusts dramatically increased fire activity on Tuesday afternoon March 25. This resulted in greater visible fire ...
Forestry commission restricts burn permits through weekend in Alabama
The Alabama Forestry Commission has issued a strong advisory against outdoor burning, which will remain in effect through the weekend due to hazardous condition ...
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Officials: 3 teens charged in connection to Table Rock fire
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - The SC Forestry Commission has arrested three suspects on charges related to the Table Rock wildfire. Tristan William Tyler, 18, Isaac David Wilson ...