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Firefighters from Pee Dee join battle against Pickens County wildfires

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3 months ago

March 27, 2025

www.youtube.com – WPDE ABC15 – 2025-03-27 04:36:27

SUMMARY: Firefighters from Pee Dee have joined efforts to combat the wildfires in Pickens County, South Carolina. The blaze has burned nearly 2,300 acres, prompting evacuations. House Springs Fire Chief William Dylan, also a regional coordinator for the state’s mobilization plan, identified the need for statewide assistance as the fire expanded. Crews from Florence County deployed last night and this morning with multiple trucks and personnel. They will work 24 to 48 hours from a staging area between the two main fires, Table Rock and Pimon Ridge. Chief Dylan emphasized the need for residents to adhere to burn bans amid these challenging conditions.

Firefighters from the Pee Dee region have joined efforts to combat a massive wildfire in Pickens County, which has already forced evacuations.

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