Over 170 wildfires were burning in North and South Carolina over the weekend, causing people to evacuate for safety.
Abnormally high temperatures, dry conditions, and gusty winds fueled the fires and blankets of heavy smoke across the region.
As The New York Times reported , the largest fire burned across 1,600 acres near Myrtle Beach. South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency and issued a statewide burn ban. Meanwhile, air quality alerts warned residents to stay inside because of the dangerous smoke, dust, and soot levels…