Oh Well!! SC Governor Declares State Of Emergency Because Of Wildfires - Sorry About FEMA, Dude!
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South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster (R) declared a state of emergency Sunday afternoon to rally resources as more than 175 wildfires claimed about 4,200 acres across the state. The largest fire endangered Carolina Forest, a community of about 23,000 just northwest of Myrtle Beach. Videos taken by residents showed a fiery orange haze blocking out the sky and strong winds whipping between homes.
That fire had doubled in size overnight, growing to 1,200 acres, and was zero percent contained as of Sunday morning, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission. Nearly a dozen neighborhoods have been evacuated and more than 400 firefighting personnel were battling the inferno. As of Sunday afternoon, emergency crews at Myrtle Beach had created firebreaks, clearing a line around the fire — an early but positive sign for containment efforts, said Doug Wood, a spokesman for the state’s forestry commission.
Wood said the agency issued a statewide red flag fire alert Friday, noting that the low humidity, gusty winds and dry landscape created dangerous wildfire conditions. Wood said he expected the fire near Myrtle Beach to grow in acreage by Sunday afternoon; so far, there are no known deaths, injuries or reports of structure damage, he 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,” McMaster, the governor, said, adding that a statewide burning ban would remain in effect until further notice.
In western North Carolina, emergency crews in Polk County on the state’s southern border with South Carolina battled a major fire in the Blue Ridge Mountains stretching 400 to 500 acres. As of noon on Sunday, it was still zero percent contained, according to the North Carolina Forest Service. “Fire operations will continue throughout the day and night. … There will continue to be heavy smoke in the area, and we continue to ask for everyone to please avoid these areas so emergency crews can work safely,” the North Carolina Forest Service said.
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2025/03/02/carolinas-wildfires-evacuations/
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