Smoke from wildfires in the western U.S. and Canada will drift across parts of South Carolina this week and could cause problems in people with chronic heart and lung diseases, health officials said.
The Palmetto SC Region of the American Red Cross said it’s sending six volunteers to assist sheltering efforts in southern California, as fast-moving wildfires threaten thousands of homes and businesses.
ROCKY BOTTOM, S.C. (AP) – Officials say a wildfire burning in the mountains of South Carolina is more under control than in previous days. Mike Bozzo of the S.C. Forestry Commission says the 2,300-acre Pinnacle Mountain fire is now 25 percent contained. Firefighters used bulldozers to construct fire lines Sunday. Sprinkler systems have also been installed along portions of the…
