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Wildfires continue to spread in the Carolinas. Click here to see the latest information as of Friday, March 28. Wildfires in the Carolinas have taken over 10,000 acres and more evacuations, according to officials.
Firefighters in North Carolina gain movement on containing two of the state's largest fires, while South Carolina's largest fire doubles in size
At least eight active wildfires are burning across both states on Monday, some of which have prompted evacuations.
The largest fires in Western North Carolina were the Deep Woods and Black Cove fires in Polk County, not far from the S.C. border, that forced evacuations and were burning a combined 6,000 acres with 0% containment as of Tuesday evening.
In the Carolinas, wildfires have set 11,314 acres ablaze, and two of the biggest fires in North Carolina are responsible for at least half of that. Both South Carolina and North Carolina have issued burn bans to help mitigate future flames, according to media advisories.
Firefighters announced progress Wednesday night on containing two of the largest wildfires burning in the North Carolina mountains, but warned that fire danger remained from dry and windy conditions.
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The weather over the next few days remains concerning,” the forestry commission said, amid ongoing evacuation orders.
On Saturday, March 22, South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued a state of emergency due to the ... according to the North Carolina Forest Service wildfire map. Due to weather conditions, both ...