The dry conditions that have been occurring over parts of the Southeast, combined with several storms that have brought quite a bit of wind to the area, have helped fuel the development of numerous wildfires in the Carolinas as well as other parts of the Southeast. The wildfires are made even worse in the Carolinas because of all of the downed timber due to Hurricane Helene last September. You can read a few stories about the wildfires at the links below. You can also find a map of where the current fires are located at https://fire.airnow.gov/.
Wired: Wildfires Are One of Hurricane Helene’s Lasting Legacies
PBS News: Crews battle multiple wildfires in the Carolinas amid gusty winds and dry conditions
Wired: The Extreme Weather Conditions That Drove the Carolina Wildfires
