On Sunday, firefighters tackled wildfires across North and South Carolina, exacerbated by dry weather and gusty winds, prompting evacuations in affected areas. South Carolina declared a state of emergency as officials warned of heightened fire danger, emphasizing the need for preparedness among residents. The largest active fire in South Carolina was near Myrtle Beach, burning approximately 1.9 square miles with zero containment. Meanwhile, multiple wildfires in North Carolina burned over 400 acres, with notable urgency surrounding the situation in Uwharrie National Forest, further stressing the firefighting resources in both states.
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds, leading to evacuations in some areas due to increased fire danger.
In South Carolina, Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency to support wildfire response efforts, as the National Weather Service warned of critically dry conditions.
In the Carolina Forest area, residents were ordered to evacuate as crews worked to contain a fire burning about 1.9 square miles with zero percent containment.
In North Carolina, fire crews were battling multiple wildfires across four forests, with the largest fire at Uwharrie National Forest burning about 300 acres.
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