Wildfires in North and South Carolina have prompted evacuation orders due to dry conditions and high winds exacerbating fire spread. The situation is worsened by trees downed by Hurricane Helene. With significant acreage burned and emergency shelters opened, local officials urge residents to heed warnings and prepare for potential further evacuations. Reports indicate the Black Cove Fire and others remain uncontained, while regional forecasts predict continued dry weather, enhancing fire danger in the coming days. Firefighters work amid challenging conditions as communities transition from hurricane recovery to wildfire threats.