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
Wildfires force evacuations in North Carolina county
POLK COUNTY, N.C. (WSPA) — Efforts to put out a more than 400-acre wildfire continued into Sunday in Polk County. According to Polk County Emergency Management, the Melrose Fire continued to spread overnight, and the state forestry service estimated the fire to be between 400 – 500 acres in size with 0% contained as of Sunday morning.
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.
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:
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.
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,
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 ...
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Firefighters work towards containing Melrose Fire in Polk County
Firefighters in western North Carolina continue their effort to contain the Melrose Fire. The fire was initially started by a ...
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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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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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 ...
Five-alarm fire apartment-house in Lynn ruled accidental, state fire officials say
Multiple fire departments, including Boston, provided mutual aid at the scene of Friday night's fire, which sent massive ...
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Elevated fire danger warning continues Sunday
Parts of the Upstate and western North Carolina remain at an elevated risk of fires Sunday. The National Weather Service ...