Firefighters in the Carolinas are facing challenging conditions as they battle wildfires that have spread rapidly due to dry, windy weather. In South Carolina, the Carolina Forest Fire near Myrtle Beach has doubled in size to 1,200 acres and remains 0% contained. Another fire on Blackthorn Drive is 80% contained as of Sunday afternoon.
State officials have issued a burn ban and declared a state of emergency to support firefighting efforts. Over 175 wildfires are currently burning across 4,200 acres in South Carolina, posing a significant threat to residents and structures.
