Wildfires erupt across the Carolinas forcing some to evacuate

A state of emergency was issued Sunday after officials say they responded to more than 175 wildfires across the Carolinas over the weekend. In some cases, residents were forced to evacuate. Officials say no injuries have been reported and no structures have been destroyed.

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Multiple wildfires erupt in the Carolinas, force evacuations

Brush fires that erupted amid dry and windy conditions caused officials in both North and South Carolina to order evacuations Saturday.
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Evacuations ordered as 175 wildfires erupt across South and North Carolina

Firefighters were battling multiple wildfires that erupted across South and North Carolina overnight amid windy and dry conditions, authorities said.
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Multiple wildfires in North and South Carolina force evacuations

Emergency unfolds amid warnings throughout south-east over dry and windy conditions that exacerbate wildfires. Fire officials on Sunday were battling to contain the blazes ravaging North and ...
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South Carolina wildfires spur evacuations and state of emergency

Wildfires in Carolina Forest, S.C., a community outside of Myrtle Beach, have prompted evacuation orders in Horry County. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster has also declared a state of emergency.
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Evacuations in the Carolinas after multiple wildfires spark

Dozens of wildfires are raging across North and South Carolina, the biggest burning near the coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
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Wildfires rage in North and South Carolina, thousands evacuate

Dozens of wildfires erupted in North and South Carolina, putting entire communities under siege and forcing thousands to flee. The fires have been fueled by a perfect storm of windy and dry ...
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Wildfires Break Out in North and South Carolina, Prompting Evacuations

The blazes were fueled by gusty winds, dry air and unusually high temperatures. The largest fire was burning 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach.
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Crews from across South Carolina help battle Carolina Forest-area wildfires

Regional and state fire rescue crews on Monday continued to battle the Carolina Forest-area wildfires, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.
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South Carolina governor declares state of emergency as raging wildfires prompt mass evacuations

A mass of wildfires burning across South Carolina prompted Gov.
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Wildfires erupt across the Carolinas forcing some to evacuate

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