Brush fires broke out in both North and South Carolina on Saturday, forcing staff to order evacuation.
North Carolina firefighters told CBS News. He said the structure could be at risk and authorities will look into potential damages Sunday morning.
Polk County urged residents to evacuate along U.S. Highway 176 between the towns of Trion and Salda, warning on Facebook that the fire was spreading rapidly as multiple fire stations were working to contain it. Trion and Salda are located about 40 miles south of Asheville.
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A large wildfire burning near the Carolina forest. (Holly County Fire Rescue)
The county said evacuated residents may be evacuated at the Polk County Council Hall in Columbus.
In South Carolina, Holly County Firefighters ordered residents from several areas of Carolina forest about 10 miles west of Myrtle Beach, as crews work to contain wildfires.
“The crew continues to have big wildfires near the Carolina forest,” Fire Rescue said on Facebook. “Holly County is monitoring weather forecasts and is preparing to coordinate courses on our lives and property protection plans if conditions evolve.”
The dangerous wildfire conditions have issued a statewide burn ban in South Carolina. (Holly County Fire Rescue)
The two planes and a Black Hawk helicopter dropped water into the fire on Sunday morning, GOP Rep. Tim McGinnis of South Carolina said on Facebook, citing an update he received from the state's Forester Scott Phillips. The tractor was also on the way to dig around the fire and help contain it.
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster, a Republican, announced that the statewide burn ban is in effect due to the dangerous wildfire situation. He said anyone who has caused a fire in the state will go to jail. He said firefighters are working to contain several fires throughout the state.
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The Horry County Fire Rescue ordered the evacuation of residents from several areas of the Carolina forest. (Holly County Fire Rescue)
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Red flag warnings from the National Weather Service expired late Saturday night in western North Carolina and northern South Carolina. The red flag warning means that serious fire weather conditions are occurring or that they are happening.
