The Carolina Forest Fire in South Carolina is only 30% contained but firefighters have made progress in battling the 175-plus fires burning in the Carolinas. Strong winds may complicate efforts, but precipitation could help. The fire near Myrtle Beach has consumed over 3 square miles, with reports of heat damage to structures and one home destroyed. The U.S. Forest Service has contained fires in North Carolina’s national parks, with some areas still under threat. Evacuations were lifted in Tryon and Saluda after a fire in the Blue Ridge mountains, which had consumed over 600 acres. As storms approach, up to an inch of rain is possible, which could aid firefighting efforts. A burn ban remains in place in South Carolina, with violators facing jail time. Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency to support wildfire response efforts. The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory, with gusts reaching over 40 mph, before the rain arrives.
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