Carolina fires updates: Emergency declared in North and South Carolina as wildfires force evacuations
The combination of dry fuels, limited rainfall, and very low humidity will lead to an elevated risk of adverse fire behavior today,” officials at the U.S. Forest Service’s National Forests in North Carolina cautioned in a post on Facebook.
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.
North Carolina Forest Service and firefighters dealing with wildfires caused by dry conditions
A Forest Service ranger said fire danger is especially high this season, and they’re urging folks to think twice before they do anything that could start flames.
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:
Wildfire maps: See where fires are burning in North Carolina, South Carolina
Dozens of wildfires in North and South Carolina prompted the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes Sunday as the area was plagued with dry conditions and gusty winds. In South Carolina, 175 wildfires burned across the state,
Lighter Winds Help Crews Fighting Wildfires in South and North Carolina
Lighter winds in South Carolina and North Carolina are helping firefighters battle blazes that caused evacuations and threatened hundreds of homes over the weekend
Map Shows North Carolina Wildfires' Distance to Celebrity Homes
At least nine active wildfires are still burning in North Carolina, though none of them appear to be impacting celebrity homes across the state. Newsweek reached out to the North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) by email for comment.
Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
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Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds
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Wildfires prompt evacuations in Western NC, SC, after dry and windy conditions
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Polk County NC wildfire grows to 600 acres amid high winds, dry conditions: what to know
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Tryon forest fire 30% contained, has burned over 500 acres
TRYON—A brush fire that spread rapidly on Saturday, March 1, has now burned over 500 acres between Tryon and Saluda and was 30% contained as of Sunday evening, officials say. Back-burning operations ...
Firefighters continue to battle dozens of wildfires across NC Sunday
While the brush fire threat isn't as high as it was Saturday, the humidity is still very low. So it's best not to burn Sunday.