Gov. McMaster declares a state of emergency

Burning ban lifted in most South Carolina counties, except two
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has lifted the statewide burning ban for all but two counties in South Carolina.
Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest fire near Myrtle Beach.
As wildfires scorch South Carolina, Gov. McMaster declares a state of emergency
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency because of the ongoing wildfires across the Palmetto State. The latest declaration follows a statewide burn ban that was issued Saturday by the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
South Carolina lifts statewide burn ban, excluding two counties
MYRTLE BEACH, SC. (WTOC) - The South Carolina Forestry Commission has lifted the statewide burn ban for 44 counties. Horry and Georgetown counties will remain under the burning ban until further notice.
Wildfires continue to burn in North and South Carolina, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency
Firefighters across North and South Carolina continue to work to contain more than 170 wildfires that have ignited and spread throughout the states over the weekend.
U.S. imposes new tariffs and wildfires burn in South Carolina: Morning Rundown
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South Carolina lifts burn ban almost week after seeing multiple wildfires across state
A burn ban was lifted after weekend of wildfires in Horry, Spartanburg, Pickens and Oconee County. The ban started March 1 and was lifted on Wednesday.
Statewide burn ban lifted for all but two SC counties
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Lt. Governor Pamela Evette visits Carolina Forest on day eight of wildfires
South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette along with other states and local officials, visited Carolina Forest ...
South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire
A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of ...
Florida crews take over battle against massive South Carolina wildfire as firefighters get relief
A Florida team is assuming command of a 2,059-acre wildfire in Horry County, giving exhausted South Carolina crews a chance ...
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Woman sparks massive wildfire after burning debris in backyard fire pit, authorities say
Bialousow allegedly started a fire to burn debris last Saturday in a backyard fire pit close to a tree line in the Covington Lakes community that ended up spreading. The South Carolina Forestry ...
South Carolina wildfires force residents to flee homes as blazes erupt along Eastern Seaboard
Evacuation notices were issued where homes were close to flames, such as in the Grand Strand of South Carolina and the ...
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Most of South Carolina's burn ban ends today—but not for these two counties.
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — A burn ban for most South Carolina counties was officially lifted at 5 p.m. on Wednesday but will continue for two of the state's most extensively impacted areas.
Carolina wildfires latest: ‘Fire danger’ warning issued to North and South Carolina as largest blaze swells to 2,000 acres
Fire danger’ warning issued to North and South Carolina as largest blaze swells to 2,000 acres - Hundreds of firefighters are ...