The National Weather Service issued advisories on Sunday from Georgia to New Jersey warning of an increased risk of wildfires.

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.

Firefighters in North and South Carolina were battling dozens of wildfires over the weekend during dry, windy conditions that saw authorities order some residents to evacuate. The big picture: South Carolina Gov.

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.

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.

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday as wildfires spread across the US state, prompting mass evacuations.

South Carolina governor declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched thousands of acres and forced people to flee their homes. At one point, more than 175 fires were burning in South Carolina,

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