Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest fire near Myrtle Beach.
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 prompt evacuations in Western NC, SC, after dry and windy conditions
The South Carolina Forestry Commission, which tracks wildfires on its website, said there are 144 active wildfires in the state. Fires in the Carolina Forest in Horry County prompted evacuations from homes near Myrtle Beach. But evacuation orders were lifted Sunday evening.
Escaped yard fires cause nearly half of North Carolina wildfires, NCFS says
N.C. Forest Service officials urge the public to follow best practices regarding outdoor burning as the state's spring wildfire season begins.
Wildfires sweep through North and South Carolina, fire crews on high alert
Wildfires spread across several regions in North and South Carolina
Fire crews work to suppress wildfires in North Carolina’s National Forests
U.S. Forest Service fire crews are increasing containment on multiple wildfires on the National Forests in North Carolina. Over the weekend, firefighters responded
Carolina Fire Maps Show Where Blazes Burning in North, South Carolina
A state of emergency has been declared in North Carolina as its southern neighbor battles fires in four forests.
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
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.
Wildfires Continue to Burn in South Carolina
Heavy smoke blanketed the Carolina Forest area, a community just west of Myrtle Beach, where the largest fire raged across 1,600 acres, fire officials said.
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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Human activity leads to 99% of wildfires, Forest Service emphasizes safe burning practices
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U.S. Forest Service advises no open burning, no drones flown over wildfires
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N.C. Forest Service urges residents to be careful during spring wildfire season
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After thousands terminated from US Forest Service, some WNC-based staff are reinstated
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Need wood? US Forest Service selling timber downed by Helene to reduce fire risk
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North Carolina Forest Service: Out-of-control brush fire in Polk County prompts evacuations, 0% contained
Evacuations remain for residents in Polk County due to an over 400-acre brush fire. According to the Polk County Emergency ...
Appalachian Trail in NC, Tennessee: What to know after Helene, including closures, job cuts
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