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From NBC News: A mass of wildfires burning across South Carolina prompted Gov. Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency Sunday, as firefighters battled a series of blazes that have already consumed approximately 1,200 acres and impacted another 3,000.
Video circulating on social media showed an orange sky as one blaze burned in the neighborhood of Carolina Forest in the Myrtle Beach area. Another video showed smoke and debris in the air as a fire burned in a backyard in nearby Red Hill.
McMaster said more than 175 wildfires are currently burning across the state, affecting around 4,200 acres in areas including Horry, Spartanburg, Union, Oconee and Pickens counties.
“This State of Emergency ensures that our first responders, who are working tirelessly and risking their lives to protect our communities from these wildfires, have the resources they need,” McMaster said in a statement. “Dangerous wildfire conditions require that a statewide burning ban remain in effect until further notice. Those who violate this ban will be subject to criminal prosecution.”
I have declared a State of Emergency to further support wildfire response efforts across the state and ensure our first responders continue to have the resources they need. A statewide outdoor burning ban remains in effect—violators will be prosecuted. Please stay informed.
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) March 2, 2025
Sunday morning, ABC15 meteorologist Ed Piotrowski posted a horrifying video as an orange wall of flames was seen approaching a home.
8:37 am – this is the most insane video I’ve seen of the wildfire yet. It was raging near Wyandot Ct. in The Reserve at Walkers Woods early this morning. Heroic firefighters were able to suppress the fire and save all of these homes. Video via Greg Staff. pic.twitter.com/nqkJxVHZXW
— Ed Piotrowski (@EdPiotrowski) March 2, 2025
The heat melted the siding on the back of multiple homes, but miraculously, firefighters were able to save the homes.
9 am – When you see that wall of fire in my previous post (pinned to the top of the feed), it’s astounding the homes didn’t burn down. Lots of siding damage to some homes in the Reserve at Walkers Woods but several residents, including the Bazinets, are extremely grateful to go… pic.twitter.com/x8dUvTjvyn
— Ed Piotrowski (@EdPiotrowski) March 2, 2025
7:50 am – Here’s one of the homes on Wyandot Street in the Reserve at Walkers Woods with severe siding damage. Thankfully the house is still intact. Photo via Madison Scholl. pic.twitter.com/0eRaw73Wyb
— Ed Piotrowski (@EdPiotrowski) March 2, 2025
Both scooper planes and helicopters were used to collect water from the Intracoastal Waterway and a pond.
10:22 am – planes scooping up water in the Intracoastal Waterway then off to douse the wildfire. Video via Bethany Fontana. pic.twitter.com/obkzwsWB89
— Ed Piotrowski (@EdPiotrowski) March 2, 2025
4 pm – obviously our firefighters have done a heck of a job protecting homes from burning down in Carolina Forest. They’ve had a lot of support today from two Blackhawk helicopters and two Tractor AT-802A planes dumping water. Video via Lenae Raymond. pic.twitter.com/wORVjmkZ7B
— Ed Piotrowski (@EdPiotrowski) March 2, 2025
4:21 pm another video from Lenae Raymond of a Blackhawk reloading the Bambi Bucket in her neighborhood’s pond. pic.twitter.com/2zSyFvkiN6
— Ed Piotrowski (@EdPiotrowski) March 2, 2025
6:20 pm – Check out our firefighters in action last night on Wyandot Court in The Reserve at Walkers Woods. Using this deck gun and other resources, they prevented several homes from burning down. Big shout out to Myrtle Beach Fire Department C shift Engine 1 crew and all the… pic.twitter.com/dB2nifpI7M
— Ed Piotrowski (@EdPiotrowski) March 2, 2025
A fire near Myrtle Beach, South Carolina doubled in size overnight as more than 170 fires burned in the Carolinas on Sunday, prompting evacuations near the coast and in the mountains. pic.twitter.com/5POKYRtcQI
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) March 3, 2025
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