The Carolinas Engulfed in Wildfires, Ordering Evacuations as Thousands of Acres Scorched

South Carolina fighting 175 blazes as state of emergency is declared.

People run from a fire in the Carolina Forest area west of the coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, March 2, 2025. — People run from a fire in the Carolina Forest area west of the coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, March 2, 2025. WMBF-TV via AP

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Published: Mar 3, 2025, 08:41 AM ET
Updated:Mar 3, 2025, 01:58 PM ET