Wildfires are spreading in the mountains of North Carolina and South Carolina, causing many families to leave their homes. 🌲🔥
Several large fires are burning in the Blue Ridge Mountains, filling the air with smoke that is reaching towns like Greenville. The dry and windy weather is making it hard for firefighters to control the flames.
Because of Hurricane Helene in September, many trees fell down. Now, these fallen trees are causing problems because they are burning easily and blocking the paths firefighters use to reach the fires.
👨🚒 Firefighters are working hard to save homes and buildings near the fires. So far, they have protected most places, and only one firefighter has been hurt.
About 40 square kilometers have burned so far! That’s like 7,500 football fields!
There is some rain expected this weekend, but it might not be enough to stop the fires. The weather is expected to stay dry and windy, which isn’t good news.
🔥 People who live near the fires have been told to leave their homes to stay safe. In places like Pickens County and Greenville County, hundreds of families are moving to safer areas.
Firefighters and helpers are planning how to keep fighting these fires, which might last a long time. They are rotating teams to make sure everyone stays safe and can rest.
Let’s hope the rain comes soon and helps put out the fires! In the meantime, we can thank the brave firefighters who are working to keep everyone safe. 🙏
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
