Topic - South Carolina Forestry Commission

On Tuesday morning, officials called for voluntary evacuations along a road northeast of the Persimmon Ridge Fire, encouraging residents and businesses to evacuate because of winds that could push the flames eastward, the forestry commission said in a social media post.

Drought, wind and fallen trees from Hurricane Helene fueling wildfires in North and South Carolina →

Winds and difficult mountainous terrain allowed blazes to grow, the South Carolina Forestry Commission said.

Carolinas firefighters battle multiple wildfires as New Jersey crews contain forest blaze →