Multiple wildfires in the Carolinas have triggered emergency evacuations and the declaration of a burn ban in South Carolina. Authorities reported that as of Wednesday, the Carolina Forest area in Horry County was heavily affected, with the flames edging closer to residential communities. More than 200 homes have been evacuated as fire crews worked tirelessly on the ground to contain the flames. The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a burn ban in several counties, emphasizing that the dry conditions have heightened the fire risk. Scott Hawkins, spokesperson for the South Carolina Forestry Commission, stated, ‘With the current dry weather conditions, we are urging residents to refrain from burning anything outdoors.’ In addition to the evacuations, there have been reports of numerous brush fires igniting due to dry and windy conditions across both North and South Carolina. A notable fire in Horry County near Carolina Forest has been particularly concerning, where smoke was seen billowing into the sky, leading to health warnings for residents in affected areas. Officials are advising residents to stay indoors and monitor the situation as fire crews continue to battle the blazes. Local emergency services are on standby to assist with evacuations as necessary.
Multiple Wildfires in Carolinas Force Evacuations and a Burn Ban
