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Teenagers Arrested for $2M Table Rock Wildfire Ignition

4/1/2025

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Three teenagers in South Carolina face arrest for their involvement in the devastating Table Rock Complex wildfire, which has scorched over 15,300 acres. Accused of carelessly letting their cigarettes ignite the blaze, they were each released on a $7,500 bond. The wildfire's containment has already racked up a staggering $2 million in costs.

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Three teenagers in South Carolina face arrest for their involvement in the devastating Table Rock Complex wildfire, which has scorched over 15,300 acres. Accused of carelessly letting their cigarettes ignite the blaze, they were each released on a $7,500 bond. The wildfire's containment has already racked up a staggering $2 million in costs.