Carolina fires updates: Emergency declared in North and South Carolina as wildfires force evacuations
The combination of dry fuels, limited rainfall, and very low humidity will lead to an elevated risk of adverse fire behavior today,” officials at the U.S. Forest Service’s National Forests in North Carolina cautioned in a post on Facebook.
North and South Carolina Wildfire Map Shows Where Fires Could Spread
More than 100 fires erupted across both states over the weekend, burning thousands of acres and prompting evacuations.
Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds
In North Carolina, evacuations for the town of Tryon remained in effect. A decision on whether to lift them was expected to be made Monday.
Wildfires sweep through North and South Carolina, fire crews on high alert
Wildfires spread across several regions in North and South Carolina
Major wildfires continue to burn in North Carolina, U.S. Forest Service says
Officials say the largest fire is happening in Uwharrie National Forest in Montgomery County, with about 300 acres burned, according to the United States Forest Service. The wildfire is called the Falls Dam Fire and is located west of Moore County. Other active wildfires happening in the state include the following:
Firefighters working to contain wildfires in North, South Carolina
Crews have been battling wildfires in North and South Carolina this weekend, competing with dry conditions and gusty winds.
Crews from across South Carolina help battle Carolina Forest-area wildfires
Regional and state fire rescue crews on Monday continued to battle the Carolina Forest-area wildfires, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.
Lighter Winds Help Crews Fighting Wildfires in South and North Carolina
Lighter winds in South Carolina and North Carolina are helping firefighters battle blazes that caused evacuations and threatened hundreds of homes over the weekend
175 wildfires in North and South Carolina force some evacuations
Wildfires in North and South Carolina have scorched thousands of acres as crews battling more than 175 blazes face dry and windy conditions.
South Carolina governor declares state of emergency as wildfires erupt in Carolinas, Georgia
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched thousands of acres and forced people to flee their homes. At one point, more than 175 fires were burning in South Carolina,
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