South Carolina Wildfires Rage Amidst State of Emergency
Fueled by dry conditions and gusty winds, over 175 wildfires scorched 6.6 square miles across South Carolina, prompting Governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency and implement a statewide burn ban. Evacuations were ordered in eight Horry County neighborhoods, with the National Guard deploying helicopters to assist firefighting efforts. While progress was made containing several blazes, including the Carolina Forest fire, neighboring states like North Carolina and Georgia also battled significant wildfires. Improved weather conditions are expected by Tuesday.
John Q. Hosedrinker