64 h. ago South Carolina wildfire keeps growing as firefighters protect homes

A large wildfire in the South Carolina mountains has doubled in size on each of the last three days

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3 d. ago First rain and then fire chase people from their homes in North and South Carolina

At least a half-dozen large wildfires continue to burn in the Blue Ridge Mountains of South Carolina and North Carolina

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3 d. ago Wildfires rage on in North and South Carolina as more firefighters arrive

Hundreds of people asked to leave their homes amid states of emergency and out-of-state responders battling blazesWildfires continued to rage in North and South Carolina on Thursday, leading to states of emergency and evacuations as firefighters deployed from other parts of the US to help bring the blazes under control.In North Carolina, progress was being made in containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the mountains, but officials warned that fire danger remained from dry and windy conditions. Continue reading...

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4 d. ago More evacuations as wildfires burn in the Carolinas. Forecasts aren't encouraging for firefighters

More people have been asked to leave their homes in the North Carolina and South Carolina mountains as wildfires spread and the forecast for the rest of the week isn't encouraging

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5 d. ago Wildfires in North and South Carolina fueled by drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene

Dry conditions, wind and trees downed by Hurricane Helene are fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina

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6 d. ago Firefighters in the Carolinas battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain a forest blaze

Firefighters in North and South Carolina are battling multiple wind-driven wildfires

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7 d. ago Three wildfires burn more than 3,300 acres in North and South Carolina

South Carolina governor declares emergency as North Carolina announces mandatory evacuation in Polk countyThree major wildfires that broke out in one North Carolina county still recovering from Hurricane Helene have exploded to burn more than 3,000 acres combined as South Carolina’s governor declared an emergency in response to a growing wildfire in the Blue Ridge mountains.The North Carolina department of public safety announced a mandatory evacuation starting at 8.20pm on Saturday for parts of Polk county in western North Carolina about 80 miles (129km) west of Charlotte. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Carolina wildfires latest: One arrested and another cited with illegal burning as fire danger warning issued

'Increased fire danger' warnings have been issued across North and South Carolina, with winds in the region expected to pick up

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3 w. ago Carolina wildfires latest: Largest blaze swells to ‘terrifying’ 2,000 acres as ‘fire danger’ warning issued?

Carolinas brace for severe weather impacts amid increased fire danger and choking wildfire smoke as state officials say Carolina Forest wildfire ‘believed to be human-caused’

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3 w. ago 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 emergency

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

Hundreds of firefighters are battling the Carolina Forest fire that has engulfed more than 2,000 near South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach

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3 w. ago Carolina fires updates: Officials warn containment may take days as new wildfire erupts in North Carolina

Forecasters warn of elevated wildfire threat as thick smoke around Carolina Forest near South Carolina’s Myrtle Beach area causes visibility issue

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4 w. ago Carolina wildfire map: North and South Carolina enter state of emergency as residents evacuated

More than 175 fires have scorched 6.6 square miles, forcing governor Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency

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4 w. ago Carolina fires updates: Emergency declared in North and South Carolina as wildfires force evacuations

A blaze near Carolina Forest, a community just west of tourist spot Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, stretched across 1,600 acres

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4 w. ago Multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina force evacuations

Emergency unfolds amid warnings throughout south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfiresFire officials on Sunday were battling to contain the blazes ravaging North and South Carolina, which have forced evacuations in some areas.The emergency unfolded amid warnings throughout the south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfires. Continue reading...

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4 w. ago Carolina fires updates: Wildfires burn in Myrtle Beach area threatening homes and forcing evacuations

A blaze near Carolina Forest, a community just west of tourist spot Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, stretched across 1,200 acres

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4 w. ago Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds

Crews are battling wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds and evacuations have been ordered in some areas

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