Firefighters were battling 175 wildfires that erupted across South and North Carolina over the weekend amid windy and dry conditions, threatening homes and prompting evacuations, authorities said.
There are ongoing response operations to more than 175 wildfires that have burned a combined 4,200 acres across the state, the South Carolina state fire marshal said Sunday.
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order on Sunday declaring a state of emergency to support ongoing response to wildfires ravaging his state. The order enhances ongoing emergency response efforts as firefighters work to contain the wildfires affecting various regions.
“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 said in a statement.
Source-ABC
