Wildfires scorch nearly 15,000 acres in Carolinas as states of emergency broadened, evacuations mandated
The fight against the devastating wildfires that tore North and South Carolina has been severely hampered by the prolonged devastation of Hurricane Helen, officials have revealed, calling the situation “an absolute tragedy.” South Carolina continues to deal with fire-related concerns in the area, as well as fire-related fires on more than 6,100 acres of burning […]
Residents in Carolinas forced to evacuate as over 175 wildfires scorch states
Firefighters in Northern and South Carolina fought over 175 wildfires that erupted in windy, dry conditions over the weekend, causing residents to evacuate several neighborhoods. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday after more than 4,200 acres of fires broke out in the state. The biggest wildfire was reported in […]
Wildfires scorch the Carolinas, SC Governor McMaster declares state of emergency
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday as firefighters fight hundreds of wildfires throughout Carolina. “I have declared a state of emergency to further support statewide wildfire response efforts and to ensure that first responders continue to carry the necessary resources,” McMaster wrote in an X post. “The statewide outdoor […]
Wildfires scorch the Carolinas, SC Gov. McMaster declares state of emergency
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday as firefighters fight hundreds of wildfires throughout Carolina. “I have declared a state of emergency to further support statewide wildfire response efforts and ensure that first responders continue to carry the necessary resources,” McMaster wrote in X's post. About 5,000 acres have been […]
Wildfires scorch Texas Panhandle, prompt shutdown of Pantex nuclear weapons facility
A series of wildfires broke out in the Texas Panhandle early Wednesday morning as strong winds, dry grass and unseasonably warm temperatures fueled the blazes, prompting evacuations, cutting power to thousands and shutting down nuclear weapons facilities. was forced to. An unknown number of homes and other structures were damaged or destroyed in Hutchinson County, […]