Wildfires in North and South Carolina have prompted emergency declarations as flames spread rapidly, forcing evacuations.
A major fire near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has already burned 1,600 acres, with only 30% containment as of Sunday evening. Thick smoke is causing visibility issues, and forecasters warn of an elevated wildfire threat in the region. South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency to mobilize resources for firefighting efforts.
Authorities continue to monitor the situation as weather conditions could impact containment efforts.
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A wildfire burning near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, had grown to an estimated size of 1,600 acres as of Sunday evening, March 2, with 30 percent containment, officials said.Gov Henry McMaster issued a state of emergency in response to the ongoing fire situation.
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Carolina fires updates: Emergency declared in North and South Carolina as wildfires force evacuations
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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