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Wildfires prompt evacuations in Western NC, SC

Wildfires Continue to Burn in the Carolinas, Prompting Evacuations

The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach.

Raleigh News & Observer · 1d

‘Several hundred’ evacuated as rapid wildfire consumes some 500 acres in western NC

Tryon in western North Carolina has been forced to evacuate residents from as many as 200 structures due to a “rapidly spreading” wildfire that remains out of control.

Charlotte Observer · 1d

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 were 144 wildfires in the state; that number had dropped to 107 by late Monday afternoon. Fires in the Carolina Forest in Horry County prompted evacuations from homes near Myrtle Beach. But evacuation orders were lifted Sunday evening.

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WYFF 4 Greenville-Spartanburg … · 1d

Firefighters working to contain wildfire in Polk County, North Carolina; now 63% contained

Polk County Emergency Management said some people who had to evacuate from their homes could be allowed to return as soon as Monday night.

USA Today · 1d

North, South Carolina fires ablaze as severe weather threatens states: See wildfire maps

Thousands of acres are ablaze in North and South Carolina as the states could face severe weather on Wednesday.

WVEC · 2d

North Carolina counties face extreme fire danger. Here's a county-by-county list.

Several factors, including strong winds and drought conditions, are contributing to the spread of fires, including the ongoing Carolina Forest fire in South Carolina. Across that state, a burn ban is in effect and the governor has issued a state of emergency.

WBTV Charlotte on MSN2h

Crews contain 91% of Tryon wildfire as burn bans remain in effect

Western North Carolina officials report that crews are responding to a large wildfire in Polk County while burn bans remain ...

17hon MSN

Carolina wildfires latest: ‘Fire danger’ warning issued to North and South Carolina as largest blaze swells to 2,000 acres

Increased fire danger” warnings were issued across North and South Carolina on Tuesday, with winds in the region expected to ...

2don MSN

Multiple wildfires erupt in the Carolinas, force evacuations and state of emergency declaration

Brush fires that erupted amid dry and windy conditions caused officials in both North and South Carolina to order evacuations ...

21hon MSN

Melrose fire in Polk County spreads to 593 acres with 63% containment

A Polk County wildfire around the towns of Tryon and Saluda has now spread to approximately 593 acres with 60% containment as ...

12hon MSN

Carolina wildfire map: North and South Carolina under increased fire danger as strong winds threaten region

Dozens of wildfires have cropped up since the weekend, forcing South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of ...

Tryon Daily Bulletin1d

‘3910 Fire’ now 63% contained, has burned over 500 acres

TRYON—A brush fire that spread rapidly on Saturday, March 1, has now burned approximately 593 acres between Tryon and Saluda ...

WYFF 4 Greenville-Spartanburg on MSN2d

Evacuations remain in effect; 30% contained in Tryon fire

According to officials, multiple fire departments are responding to an active brush fire. At 2:15 p.m. Saturday, officials urged residents from 2500-3910 US 176 Hwy and Meadowlark Drive to evacuate as ...

South Carolina wildfires force residents to flee homes as blazes erupt along Eastern Seaboard

Evacuation notices were issued where homes were close to flames, such as in the Grand Strand of South Carolina and the ...

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