South Carolina issues burn ban as over 4,000 acres go up in flames
In Clarendon County alone, over 600 acres have burned in the past 48 hours, stretching emergency resources to the limit.
South Carolina burn ban continues as crews fight brush fires
The Wade Hampton Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire near apartments in Greenville on Sunday. The Wade Hampton Fire Department responded to a dumpster fire near apartments in Greenville on Sunday.
Multiple wildfires in the Carolinas force evacuations, burn ban issued in South Carolina
Brush fires erupted in both North Carolina and South Carolina on Saturday, forcing officials to order evacuations as crews work to contain the fires.
Fire crews in North and South Carolina battle flames that sparked over the weekend
Spartanburg and Greenville fire crews help contain blazes in heavily forested areas of Polk County near Landrum, where close to 500 acres have burned
South Carolina Governor McMaster issues statewide burn ban due to wildfire risks
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issued a statewide burn ban on Saturday night. At 8:45 p.m., McMaster released the following statement: "A statewide burning ban is now in effect due to dangerous wildfire conditions. "That means you can and will go to jail for starting a fire outdoors in South Carolina. Period.
Carolina Fire Maps Show Where Blazes Burning in North, South Carolina
A state of emergency has been declared in North Carolina as its southern neighbor battles fires in four forests.
Wildfires in the Upstate, South Carolina: See our interactive map
With dry conditions across the Carolinas creating tinderbox conditions, wildfires are burning in the region. The largest fire in the Upstate is a nearly 500-acre blaze near Landrum in Polk County along the South Carolina-North Carolina that has required evacuations and was 30% contained as of the morning of March 3.
Lighter Winds Help Crews Fighting Wildfires in South and North Carolina
Lighter winds in South Carolina and North Carolina are helping firefighters battle blazes that caused evacuations and threatened hundreds of homes over the weekend
Wildfires rage across North and South Carolina
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Wildfire maps: See where fires are burning in North Carolina, South Carolina
Dozens of wildfires in North and South Carolina prompted the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes Sunday as the area was plagued with dry conditions and gusty winds. In South Carolina, 175 wildfires burned across the state,
Wildfire state of emergency in Carolinas
South Carolina governor declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched thousands of acres and forced people to flee their homes. At one point, more than 175 fires were burning in South Carolina,
Carolina wildfires latest: One arrested and another cited with illegal burning as fire danger warning issued
One arrested and another cited with illegal burning as fire danger warning issued - 'Increased fire danger' warnings have ...
Burn ban remains across SC as fire hazard continues. Myrtle Beach area still battling active wildfire.
Heavy smoke blankets Carolina Forest area and visibility is limited. Burn ban remains in place across SC on March 3 as ...
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1 arrest warrant, 1 citation issued during burn ban, Horry County official says
During Tuesday night’s regularly scheduled Horry County Council meeting, a county official said folks have broken the state ...
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Debris from tropical storms heightens wildfire potential across South Carolina and Georgia
South Carolina fire officials warn of increased wildfire risks due to dry conditions and storm debris. Residents are urged to clear brush and follow burn bans ...
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As wildfires grip South Carolina, governor warns: Burn and you’ll go to jail
The situation has become so severe that the South Carolina Forestry Commission has ordered a burn ban in the state, and Governor Henry McMaster has issued a state of emergency to help ...
North and South Carolina Wildfire Map Shows Containment of Fires
The active fire is 30 percent contained. On Monday, it covered 1,600 acres, but it has since grown to nearly 2,060 acres. SCFC Director of Communications Doug Wood told Newsweek that a fire of that ...
Officials urge caution as wildfire smoke could impact air quality across South Carolina
South Carolina is conitinuing to battle wildfires with crews working into the third daySouth carolina surviving a weekend of ...
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Lexington County under burn ban
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a burn ban for all counties, including Lexington County. This ban will stay in effect until further notice. This ban prohibits all outdoor ...