Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency to support South Carolina’s ongoing response to wildfires burning across the state.

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster issued an executive order Sunday, declaring a State of Emergency because of the ongoing wildfires across the Palmetto State.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday as raging wildfires spread across South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia, scorching thousands of acres and forcing evacuations in multiple communities.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday morning to support wildfire response across the state.

Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency as 175 wildfires scorch thousands of acres across South Carolina, forcing evacuations and stretching resources.

Governor Henry McMaster declared a State of Emergency Sunday to support South Carolina’s ongoing response to wildfires burning across the state. This order supports emergency response efforts as firefighters work to contain the wildfires affecting various regions.

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I came over and helped get her stuff together so we could go,” Oliver said.As of 5:30 p.m. Monday, crews said the fire was 63 percent contained, and all evacuations have been lifted except for homes from the 3000 block to the 3910 block of Highway 176.

Regional and state fire rescue crews on Monday continued to battle the Carolina Forest-area wildfires, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.