The Table Rock Fire nearly doubled in size Wednesday, measuring 4,556 acres, according to infrared data obtained from a surveillance flight at 2 p.m., according to the SCFC. Start the day smarter. Get all the news you need in your inbox each morning.

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The Table Rock Fire is now estimated to be 8,679 acres, growing almost exclusively on the northern and western sides of the fire, according to infrared data obtained from a surveillance flight at 4:30 p.