Regional and state fire rescue crews in South Carolina on Monday continued to battle the Carolina Forest-area wildfires, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.
Heavy smoke was in the area, with very low visibility, HCFR said.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission continued to assist with airplane water drops, plows, and strengthening and cutting lines as crews worked toward containment. There were two additional helicopter resources dropping water as well.
HCFR crews were conducting flying reconnaissance with drones as well as on-site visual reconnaissance with supervisors to aid in response.
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina on Sunday amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas.
The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and very low relative humidity.