What is the name and location of the wildfire?

As of April 9, 2025, the Table Rock Complex Fire in South Carolina fully contained (1). It threatened communities and worsening air quality along the South Carolina – North Carolina border in the Appalachians (2)(3). The Table Rock Complex, which included both the Table Rock Fire and the Persimmon Ridge Fires, 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, burned up to the North Carolina state line, and impacted areas near Table Rock State Park.

Which cities or areas are affected by the wildfire?

The wildfire primarily affected Pickens County, South Carolina. Communities impacted included:

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

Communities in the area were 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 April 9, the Table Rock fire and the Persimmon Ridge Fire are 100% contained. The Table Rock Fire reached 13,287 acres, while the Persimmon Ridge Fire burned 2,078 acres, bringing the total affected area to 15,365 acres.

Are there any evacuation orders or alerts in place?

1,386 structures were within the evacuation area, with 129 people evacuated and 150 sheltering in place.

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.

As of April 9, the Table Rock fire and the Persimmon Ridge Fire are 100% contained.