Woodlawn fire burns 632 acres in South Carolina

(WACH) — Firefighters from the U.S. Forest Service and several partner agencies have made significant progress on the Woodlawn Fire burning in southern McCormick County.

The wildfire, now estimated at 632 acres, is burning on Sumter National Forest and South Carolina Department of Natural Resources land, about six miles north of Evans, Georgia. Officials said about 40 firefighters are working to contain the blaze.

The fire is burning in heavy, dead, and fallen debris left by Hurricane Helene, making it difficult for crews to access the area, according to officials…

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