Multiple wildfires in North Carolina and South Carolina are consuming thousands of acres and prompting urgent evacuations across affected counties. The largest blazes have burned over 6,000 acres, leading to a state of emergency declaration in the region. Fire crews are battling challenging conditions, including steep terrain and high winds, and are currently facing limited containment efforts. A burn ban has been issued statewide as emergency services are deployed, including the National Guard, to assist with firefighting operations. In addition to the destruction, concerns are mounting over air quality, with a Code Red alert in place due to smoke from the Polk County wildfires. Local communities are rallying to support firefighters amid the crisis, as evacuations remain in effect while fire risks continue to escalate.