Fire on Lake Keowee island

A large brush fire has broken out on an island in upper Lake Keowee. According to Charlie King, Oconee Fire Chief, the fire is on an island at the South Carolina 11 bridge connecting Oconee and Pickens counties. Within the last few minutes, fire fighters from Pickens County’s Vineyards fire station reached the area by boat and are beginning to control the fire. Oconee fire resources are on standby, if needed.