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Wildfires Rage in the Carolinas as Evacuations Continue Amid Dry Conditions

Evacuation orders remain in effect as wildfires fueled by Hurricane Helene’s aftermath threaten homes in North Carolina and South Carolina.

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  1. Here's What's Causing the North and South Carolina Wildfires

    Dry weather and millions of trees knocked down by Hurricane Helene last year are creating a long and active fire season in the Carolinas, according to North Carolina State University forestry and environmental resources professor Robert Scheller.

    Here's What's Causing the North and South Carolina Wildfires

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  2. Severe storms brew across the US; wildfires still torching Carolinas

    Forecasters say more than a dozen states from the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes could see dangerous storm conditions "ranging from damaging wind gusts to large hail and even tornadoes," according to an AccuWeather forecast.

    Severe storms brew across the US; wildfires still torching Carolinas

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Updated: Mar 26th, 2025, 1:56 PM ET

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Wildfires in North and South Carolina have prompted evacuation orders due to dry conditions and high winds exacerbating fire spread. The situation is worsened by trees downed by Hurricane Helene. With significant acreage burned and emergency shelters opened, local officials urge residents to heed warnings and prepare for potential further evacuations. Reports indicate the Black Cove Fire and others remain uncontained, while regional forecasts predict continued dry weather, enhancing fire danger in the coming days. Firefighters work amid challenging conditions as communities transition from hurricane recovery to wildfire threats.

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  • Wildfires in North and South Carolina are being exacerbated by dry conditions, high winds, and low humidity, leading to mandatory evacuations as firefighters struggle to contain the blazes.

  • Severe weather across the southern U.S. is expected, including heavy rainfall and possible tornadoes, which could further challenge fire control efforts in the Carolinas.

  • A large storm system could affect a wide area of the U.S. this weekend, bringing both rain and the risk of tornadoes, highlighting the contrasting weather crises occurring simultaneously.

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