What is the name and location of the wildfire?

As of March 28, 2025, the Table Rock Complex Fire in South Carolina is threatening communities and worsening air quality along the South Carolina – North Carolina border in the Appalachians (1)(2). The Table Rock Complex, which includes both the Table Rock Fire and the Persimmon Ridge Fires, has burned thousands of acres of dry mountain brush and woodland in Pickens County, South Carolina.

The larger of the two fires, the Table Rock Fire, has burned up to the North Carolina state line, and is impacting areas near Table Rock State Park.

Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?

The wildfire is primarily affecting Pickens County, South Carolina. Communities with poor air quality from wildfire smoke include:

• Asheville, North Carolina
• Greenville, South Carolina
• Spartanburg, South Carolina

Communities in the area are also being affected by poor air quality from wildfires in Polk County, North Carolina.

What is the current containment status of the wildfire?

As of March 28, both fires remain at 0% containment. The Table Rock Fire is 8,679 acres, while the Persimmon Ridge Fire is 1,992 acres, bringing the total affected area to 10,671 acres (3).

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

1,386 structures are within the evacuation area, with 129 people evacuated and 150 sheltering in place. No new evacuation orders have been issued, but existing evacuations east of the Table Rock Fire remain in place. The primary shelter is at First Baptist Church in Marietta, and a second shelter is on standby. Residents displaced by the fire can seek assistance through the Airbnb Emergency Stay program by dialing 2-1-1.

Road closures include Sassafras Mountain Overlook and F. Van Clayton Memorial Highway.

How can I protect myself from wildfire smoke?

Always plan ahead to protect yourself from wildfire smoke.

• Get a free air quality app for real-time air quality alerts and forecasts.
• Shut doors and windows and set the HVAC to recirculate mode.
• Run a high-performance air purifier to filter wildfire smoke.
• Contribute to your community’s outdoor air quality data.
• Stay indoors; if you do need to go outdoors, wear a KN95/FFP2 mask.