Crews Contain Wildfire on Andersonville Island in Lake Hartwell

The South Carolina Forestry Commission is working to contain a wildfire on Andersonville Island in Lake Hartwell after crews responded Monday night, May 4, 2026, with controlled back-burning operations underway to keep the fire from spreading across the island. The fire is expected to continue burning for the next several days as part of the deliberate containment strategy.

Anderson County Emergency Management urges residents and boaters to stay away from the island and surrounding waters, and to avoid calling 911 unless there is an immediate threat to life or property. No structures are threatened, and the cause remains under investigation.