03-03-2025
Wildfires Burn Across The Carolinas And Alabama: Here's What We Know
Nearly 200 wildfires erupted across both North and South Carolina over the weekend which prompted evacuations as the flames threatened homes in both states. As of Monday morning, the fight to contain them continues.
The Carolina Forest Fire spans 1,600 acres just five miles north of Myrtle Beach and as of Monday morning, firefighters have it 30% contained, per CNN. But that is just one of the fires wreaking havoc in this region. ABC News estimates that in South Carolina alone fires have burned 4,200 acres statewide in Horry, Spartanburg, Oconee, Union and Pickens counties.
South Carolina's governor issued both a state of emergency and a ban on burning on Sunday. Governor Henry McMaster said, "This State of Emergency ensures that our first responders, who are working tirelessly and risking their lives to protect our communities from these wildfires, have the resources they need."
There is also a continued threat of fire near Wilmington, North Carolina, and sadly there is more troubling news to report for our friends in western North Carolina, who have already suffered so greatly at the hands of Mother Nature in the last year.
A fallen power line near the towns of Tryad and Saluda sparked a brush fire that then quickly spread up a nearby mountain. As of Monday morning, Polk County Emergency and Fire posted on Facebook saying this fire burned approximately 481 acres and is 30% contained. A county-wide burn ban is in place here as well.
Alabama saw several brush fires ignite over the weekend as well. West Jefferson County fire and rescue said the flames endangered several homes but fortunately, as of Monday, no homes have been impacted.
Fortunately, as of time of publish, no fatalities or serious injuries have been reported. As first responders and fire crews continue to work to further contain these fires across the South, we thank them for their service.
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