I did some hiking at Table Rock State Park, recently. I had never been in an area affected by wildfires, so I wasn’t sure what to expect. It wasn’t total devastation, although some areas were badly burned. There was plenty of new growth, already! #TableRock #TableRockStatePark #Wildfires #SouthCarolina
Table Rock wildfires point to longterm risk from Hurricane Helene debris

While rain expected to move into the area offers some hope of relief, crews battling the Table Rock wildfires hampered by downed trees from Hurricane Helene.

GREENVILLE JOURNAL
I took this photo from Pickens, SC, about 10 miles from Table Rock. #Wildfires #SouthCarolina #TableRockStatePark #PickensSC
I wasn’t able to get a photo because I was on the interstate, but the clouds from the wildfires at Table Rock are clearly visible from Greenville. I took this photo at the mall. You cannot see the mountains from there, though. #Wildfires #TableRockStatePark #GreenvilleSC #SouthCarolina
Table Rock wildfire underlines SC burn ban, high fire risk

A high-profile Upstate wildfire has further highlighted the current high risk of burning anything outdoors in South Carolina.

GREENVILLE JOURNAL
See that dark spot? That’s where I was planning on going this week. 😖 #Wildfires #SouthCarolina #TableRockStatePark #AQI
State of emergency declared as wildfires rage out of control in the Carolinas

Parts of North Carolina and South Carolina have been designated an "elevated fire risk" for weeks because of high winds, low humidity and little rain.

USA TODAY