Wildfires in Carolinas Burn Over 17,600 Acres, Forcing Hundreds to Evacuate

Firefighters face challenging conditions as major blazes in North Carolina see partial containment while South Carolina struggles with uncontained fires.

Wildfires across North and South Carolina have consumed over 17,600 acres, with hundreds of residents evacuated and no injuries reported so far.
In North Carolina, the Black Cove Fire (17% contained) and Deep Woods Fire (11% contained) have collectively burned 6,283 acres, with firefighters working to protect homes and structures.
South Carolina's Table Rock Fire and Persimmon Ridge Fire remain uncontained, burning a combined 6,109 acres and prompting new evacuation orders in Pickens and Greenville counties.
Dry conditions, high winds, and debris from Hurricane Helene have fueled the rapid spread of fires, with officials warning of continued fire risks despite slightly improved weather conditions.
States of emergency have been declared in affected counties, with statewide burn bans in place as authorities investigate human and natural causes behind the fires.