Cleveland Rural Fire Department - Oconee County, SC

Cleveland Rural Fire Department - Oconee County, SC Cleveland Rural Fire Department is an all volunteer department that was established in 1964 in the Madison community of Oconee County, SC.

On Friday evening May 22, 2026, the Cleveland Rural Fire Department was alerted to a reported structure fire in the 200 ...
05/24/2026

On Friday evening May 22, 2026, the Cleveland Rural Fire Department was alerted to a reported structure fire in the 200 block of Berry Farm Road. This call came in around 2000 hours. Upon arrival of first arriving units heavy smoke was found coming from the rear of the structure. 10-05 (FF Gambrell) arrived on scene and assumed command with a crew going interior to locate the fire. A second alarm was sounded for manpower with 10-01 (Chief Collins) arriving and being given command. The fire was brought under control in approximately 25 minutes with crews remaining on scene for nearly 3 hours removing smoke and mopping up the scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. Thankfully, there were no injuries to the occupants or the pets of the home. Strong work by over 40 VOLUNTEERS on the scene. Please keep the affected family and responders in your thoughts and prayers.

Thank you to all of our sister agencies for your quick response.

Units responding:
1st Alarm
Cleveland Fire Engine 10-1, Tanker 10
Holly Springs Fire Engine 24, Tanker 24, Truck 24
Westminster Fire Engine 63, Squad 6, Chief 6
Oconee County Squad 1, Battalion 1, Air Trailer, Fire 3, ES 1
Oconee County Sheriffs Office
Westminster Rescue 5 Alpha and 5 Charlie

2nd Alarm
Five Forks Engine 19
Oakway Fire Engine 1A, Service 1
South Union Fire Tanker 15
Shiloh (GA) Fire Engine 6, Squad 6, Platform 6, Engine 15-1

**Not an actual photo of the fire**

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05/10/2026

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The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...Northern Stephens...
05/07/2026

The National Weather Service in Greenville-Spartanburg has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...

Northern Stephens County in northeastern Georgia...

Habersham County in northeastern Georgia...

Southwestern Rabun County in northeastern Georgia...

Oconee County in Upstate South Carolina...

* Until 900 PM EDT.

* At 752 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 9 miles north of Cleveland, or over Unicoi State Park, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to trees and power lines.

* Locations impacted include...

Seneca, Walhalla, Clarkesville, Westminster, Tallulah Falls, Lake Rabun, Lake Burton, Lakemont, Tallulah Gorge State Park, and Long Creek.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 200 AM EDT for northeastern Georgia...and Upstate South Carolina.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Cleveland Rural Fire Department sends out thoughts, prayers and support to our brothers and sisters in blue in Anderson ...
04/21/2026

Cleveland Rural Fire Department sends out thoughts, prayers and support to our brothers and sisters in blue in Anderson County tonight. When one hurts, we all hurt. We’re all in this together. Prayers for this deputy and the entire Anderson County Sheriffs Office. 🖤💙🖤

Statewide Burning Ban Issued in South Carolina Amid Elevated Wildfire Risk 🔥⚠️🚫The South Carolina Forestry Commission ha...
04/16/2026

Statewide Burning Ban Issued in South Carolina Amid Elevated Wildfire Risk 🔥⚠️🚫

The South Carolina Forestry Commission has announced a statewide burning ban that will take effect at 7 a.m. on Friday, April 17, citing dangerous fire conditions expected to persist through the weekend.

The State Forester’s Burning Ban applies to all counties and prohibits all outdoor burning in unincorporated areas, including yard debris burning, prescribed burns, campfires, bonfires, and other recreational fires.

Officials say a combination of worsening drought conditions, low relative humidity, and gusty winds associated with an approaching cold front have created an elevated risk for wildfires across the state.

“When it’s this dry – energy release component values are at high-to-critical levels – we’re just as likely, if not more, to see wildfires that are fuel-driven rather than wind-driven,” said Darryl Jones, fire chief with the Forestry Commission. “Add the other volatile conditions of increased wind and lower relative humidity, and it becomes an especially precarious situation.”

Jones added that these conditions not only increase the likelihood of fires igniting easily and spreading rapidly, but also make them more difficult for firefighters to contain.

The ban does not apply to fires used for cooking or those contained within proper enclosures, such as portable outdoor fireplaces, chimineas, or permanent fire pits constructed of noncombustible materials that meet South Carolina fire codes. However, officials are urging residents to use extreme caution even when burning under those exceptions.

In addition, residents are advised to avoid activities that could spark fires, including operating certain equipment, parking vehicles on dry grass, and using fireworks.

The burning ban will remain in place until further notice, with officials stating that any changes will be announced publicly.

This evening, our department membership and county leadership came together to “Push In” our new Tanker 10. "Pushing in"...
04/16/2026

This evening, our department membership and county leadership came together to “Push In” our new Tanker 10.

"Pushing in" a new fire truck is a traditional ceremony dating back to the late 1800s, when fire departments used horse-drawn equipment. Because horses could not easily back wagons into the firehouse, firefighters would unhitch them and push the apparatus into the bay by hand after a call. Today, it acts as a symbolic, community-led welcome for new equipment, emphasizing teamwork and honoring history.

Thank you to each of you who came out and supported us, and who continue to support us as we serve our community that we love so dearly.

Welcome to the family Tanker 10.

04/13/2026

Pres. Trump approved Gov. McMaster's request for assistance

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