Gov. McMaster declares a state of emergency

Wildfires rage across the Carolinas; South Carolina governor issues state of emergency
Dozens of wildfires raged across North and South Carolina on Sunday, prompting officials to issue evacuation orders and open emergency shelters as both states and much of the Eastern Seaboard contended with dry conditions and gusty winds.
As wildfires scorch South Carolina, Gov. McMaster declares a state of emergency
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.
South Carolina governor declares state of emergency as wildfires erupt in Carolinas, Georgia
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched thousands of acres and forced people to flee their homes.
Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest fire near Myrtle Beach.
South Carolina wildfires scorch thousands of acres, prompt state of emergency
At least 175 fast-moving blazes in South Carolina have scorched more than 4,200 acres of tinder-dry vegetation, officials said Sunday.
South Carolina lifts burn ban almost week after seeing multiple wildfires across state
A burn ban was lifted after weekend of wildfires in Horry, Spartanburg, Pickens and Oconee County. The ban started March 1 and was lifted on Wednesday.
South Carolina governor declares state of emergency to support wildfire response
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday morning to support wildfire response across the state.
South Carolina Declares State of Emergency As Wildfires Force Evacuations
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency on Sunday as wildfires spread across the US state, prompting mass evacuations.
South Carolina enforces price gouging law amid state emergency
The South Carolina Attorney General’s office has announced that the state law against price gouging is in effect since a state of emergency has been declared, with penalties for those who
South Carolina governor declares state of emergency amid wildfires across 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.
South Carolina State of Emergency triggers price gouging law
When South Carolina's Governor Henry McMaster announced a state of emergency, he activated a statewide price gouging law. The law impacts basic necessities like food, water, and fuel just as wildfire season is heating up.
After denial, federal wildfire aid for South Carolina gets a crucial reversal
A federal grant to help fight South Carolina wildfires has been approved after an initial rejection, providing key funding ...
South Carolina wildfires force residents to flee homes as blazes erupt along Eastern Seaboard
Evacuation notices were issued where homes were close to flames, such as in the Grand Strand of South Carolina and the ...