Firefighters Make Progress Containing Over 175 Wildfires Across the Carolinas

Blazes fueled by dry conditions and high winds have scorched thousands of acres, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency in South Carolina.

South Carolina's largest wildfire in the Carolina Forest area near Myrtle Beach has burned 1,600 acres and is 30% contained, with no reported injuries or destroyed buildings.
North Carolina has reported over 200 wildfires, with the largest near Tryon burning 481 acres and reaching 30% containment as of Monday.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency and issued a statewide burning ban to mitigate the wildfire threat.
Firefighters in both states are using helicopters, water drops, and containment lines to combat the fires, which were exacerbated by dry weather and gusty winds up to 40 mph.
Rain is expected late Tuesday into Wednesday, offering temporary relief, but fire risks remain high due to ongoing dry conditions and low humidity.