Henry McMaster on Sunday declared a state of emergency as firefighters battle hundreds of wildfires across the Carolinas. "I have declared a State of Emergency to further support wildfire response efforts across the state and ensure our first responders continue to have the resources they need,

South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched thousands of acres and forced people to flee their homes, NBC News reported.