Dangerous wildfires burn across several states

Dangerous wildfires burned across several states on Sunday, with a state of emergency in South Carolina, as fire officials work to contain other blazes in North Carolina and New Jersey. NBC News’ Kathy Park reports from the fire zone in South Carolina.

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Video shows wildfires burning across Oklahoma

Several wildfires have burned across Oklahoma destroying several homes and buildings, including the farmhouse of that state's Gov. Kevin Stitt.
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Residents urged to evacuate as wildfires burn along East Coast

Crews are racing to contain wildfires from New Jersey to the Carolinas as evacuation orders are being issued. Officials warn residents living close to the flames leave now or risk being trapped or ...
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Fire danger continues after deadly wildfires ravage state

Parts of Colorado, Kansas, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas face a critical threat of fire danger.
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Wildfires, tornadoes sparked by storm system that killed at least 40 across U.S.

Communities across the heartland are getting a clearer picture of the destruction left behind by severe weather over the weekend. At least 40 people were killed across seven states in the storms ...
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Long Island brush fires prompt state of emergency

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul issued a state of emergency on Saturday as crews battled several brush fires on Long Island.
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California delegation pushes for Los Angeles County wildfire aid

California's congressional delegation urged Congress to approve federal funding to support recovery efforts after the Los Angeles County wildfires devastated communities across the Southern portion ...
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Fires In the Carolinas Linked to Hurricane Helene

Wildfires in the North and South Carolina are being fueled by storm debris.
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Wildfires in the Carolinas prompt evacuations, emergency declarations

For the second time in less than a month, residents in one North Carolina county have faced evacuations due to wildfires.
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