Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Emergencies in Carolinas

Wildfires Prompt Evacuations and Emergencies in Carolinas

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North Carolina's Response

Mandatory evacuations were issued for parts of Polk County, , due to three active wildfires, with a shelter established in Columbus for evacuees.

The fires span significant areas, with the largest between 1.7 to 1.9 square miles, and additional fires in Burke, Madison, and Stokes Counties.

South Carolina's Emergency Measures

Carolina Governor declared a state of emergency to combat the Table Rock Fire in Pickens County, part of the , affecting about 110 acres.

The declaration facilitates rapid resource mobilization for firefighting efforts, with voluntary evacuations suggested for residents near Table Rock Mountain.
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