In North Carolina, the largest fire is burning in Polk County. It is 593 acres in size and 63 percent contained, according to the forest service's map. Newsweek reached out to the forest service ...

Stay up to date with the location and size of fires with our North Carolina wildfire and smoke map. The map is interactive, is updated hourly and provides detailed information on each fire.

Dozens of wildfires in North and South Carolina prompted the evacuation of thousands of people from their homes Sunday as the area was plagued with dry conditions and gusty winds. In South ...