Pickens Co. officials work to fight forest fires
Officials say to refrain from outdoor burning until tomorrow
Published: Apr. 1, 2023 at 6:28 PM EDT
PICKENS COUNTY, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Pickens County Emergency Management says they’re working to fight fires across the county.
Officials say 10 fires have been reported since 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
Officials say a structure fire which turned into a forest fire has since been cleared on Cherokee Hills Dr.
Management says firefighters are currently working to clear four fires in Pickens County.
The four fires include:
- Hwy. 183 at the Greenville Co. line
- Grandview Dr. in Dacusville
- White Crest Way in Pumpkintown
- Saluda View Drive & Pistol Club Rd.
Emergency Management says to postpone any outdoor burning and to be careful with cigarettes for the next 24 hours.
Call 911 to report all fires.
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