Firefighters are addressing over 175 wildfires that started in North and South Carolina, exacerbated by high winds and dry weather. South Carolina's Governor declared a state of emergency to support first responders. The largest fire near Myrtle Beach burned 2.5 square miles, with some areas now containing the flames. Evacuations were ordered in certain towns, and officials warned that careless debris burning contributed to the fire risk. Wildfires are a natural occurrence in the Carolinas, playing a role in the ecosystem by aiding in seed dispersal and vegetation management.
This state of emergency ensures that our first responders, working tirelessly and risking their lives to protect our communities from these wildfires, have the resources they need.
Wildfires are not only common in parts of the Carolinas, but are part of the natural ecosystem of the area, especially in the Sandhills and Coastal Plain. Pine forests regularly rely on wildfire for the release of seeds from pine cones and to clear vegetation for new growth.
You saw that the flames are low and all of a sudden they jumped up right? So wind changes can do that in this kind of a fuel type as we call it, so it can be a little scary.
Unseasonably warm weather and low humidity have heightened fire risks. Careless debris burning remains the leading cause.
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