South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched thousands of acres and forced people to flee their homes.
More than 175 fires were burning in South Carolina, the governor's office said earlier Sunday, fueled by unusually dry conditions and gusty winds.
By early Monday, that number was down to 163, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
@unitedworldjournal You know how spring in the Carolinas usually means blooming dogwoods and perfect porch weather? Well, right now it means evacuating your home while 175 separate wildfires transform the Southeast into an unprecedented crisis zone. The flames have already scorched over 4,200 acres across both states, with the Carolina Forest fire near Myrtle Beach alone burning through 1,200 acres. That's like 900 football fields of destruction with exactly zero percent containment. South Carolina's governor is so desperate he's declared a state of emergency and implemented a burning ban with what basically amounts to: "Light a match outdoors and go directly to jail." The biggest blaze near Myrtle Beach is threatening entire communities while firefighters battle wind gusts hitting 40 mph – roughly the speed at which your spring break plans are now being canceled. Meanwhile, a separate wildfire that started from a downed power line in Polk County, North Carolina spread to 400 acres faster than gossip at a family reunion. As red flag warnings expire across the Southeast, the fire risk is now shifting to the Southwest, ensuring that Mother Nature's mixtape of disaster continues to drop new tracks across the country while first responders risk their lives to contain what might be the most unwelcome spring cleaning ever. ?? South & North Carolina, USA March 2, 2025 Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only. #CarolinaWildfires#MyrtleBeach#SouthCarolina#NorthCarolina#EvacuationAlert#EmergencyResponse#WildfireSeason♬ original sound - unitedworldjournal
