Facing growing maintenance costs, SC Forestry Commission looks to replace 2 planes

Facing growing maintenance costs, SC Forestry Commission looks to replace 2 planes

The Table Rock fire in South Carolina's Upstate was one of three major fires the state Forestry Commission faced this spring, leading to increased costs. (Photo provided by S.C. Forestry Commission)COLUMBIA — After fighting three large fires earlier this year, the state’s Forestry Commission is in the market to buy two airplanes that could help with future efforts. With final approval Tuesday from the state’s fiscal oversight board, the commissi…