Wildfires rage across the Carolinas; South Carolina governor issues state of emergency
The National Weather Service issued advisories on Sunday from Georgia to New Jersey warning of an increased risk of wildfires.
Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina
South Carolina's governor declared a state of emergency to support ongoing response to wildfires ravaging his state
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.
Wildfire maps: See where fires are burning in North Carolina, South Carolina
In South Carolina, 175 wildfires burned across the state, scorching over 4,200 acres of land and straining firefighting resources, according to the state fire marshal's office. Response operations were ongoing in various areas, including Horry, Spartanburg, Union, Oconee, and Pickens counties.
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. More than 175 fires were burning in South Carolina,
Wildfires scorch the Carolinas, SC Governor McMaster declares state of emergency
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster on Sunday declared a state of emergency as firefighters battle hundreds of wildfires across the Carolinas. “I have declared a State of Emergency to further support wildfire response efforts across the state and ensure our first responders continue to have the resources they need,” McMaster wrote in a post on X.
South Carolinas wildfires scorch thousands of acres, prompt state of emergency
At least 175 fast-moving blazes in South Carolina have scorched more than 4,200 acres of tinder-dry vegetation, officials said Sunday.
Multiple wildfires erupt in the Carolinas, force evacuations
Brush fires that erupted amid dry and windy conditions caused officials in both North and South Carolina to order evacuations Saturday. A fire in North Carolina's Polk County has burned between 400 to 500 acres and was at zero containment,
KOLR Springfield on MSN3h
Melrose fire now 481 acres, 30% contained
A wildfire which sparked Saturday in Polk County has been 30% contained as of Monday morning, according to fire officials.
Helene debris as kindling: Wildfires burn in WNC: Polk, Nantahala, Pisgah Forest
A nearly 500-acre fire burns in Polk County, triggering a voluntary evacuation. Officials say Helene debris has left the ...
Melrose fire in Polk County between 400-500 acres, 0% contained; evacuations ordered
The Melrose Fire in Polk County is estimated to be between 400-500 acres with 0% containment as of Sunday, according to the ...
Tryon Daily Bulletin4h
Tryon forest fire 30% contained, has burned over 500 acres
TRYON—A brush fire that spread rapidly on Saturday, March 1, has now burned over 500 acres between Tryon and Saluda and was 30% contained as of Sunday evening, officials say. Back-burning operations ...
Wildfires prompt evacuations across the Carolinas over the weekend
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency over the weekend as crews battled wildfires in the ...
Increased fire danger continues Monday. Here's what you need to know
The National Weather Service says western North Carolina will experience increased fire danger until Monday evening following ...
Tryon Daily Bulletin1d
Evacuations still in effect due to forest fire in Tryon, Harmon Field closed to visitors
All evacuation orders and requests put in place due to a Tryon forest fire that spread on Saturday remain in place today. The Melrose Fire, first reported in the 3900 block of U.S. Highway 176 around ...
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From one wildfire to another: Upstate firefighters headed to fight Myrtle Beach fires
Sunday helping fight a 500 acre wildfire in Polk County, a group of Spartanburg County firemen are now bound for the South Carolina coast to aid in the fight against more ...