2025 Southeastern United States wildfires
| Southeastern United States wildfires of 2025 | |
|---|---|
| Date(s) | March 1, 2025 – ongoing (EDT) |
| Location | North Carolina South Carolina Georgia |
| Statistics | |
| Total fires | ≥175 |
| Burned area | At least 4,200 acres (1,700 ha) |
The 2025 Southeastern United States wildfires are a series of wildfires in the Southeastern United States in March 2025. Multiple wildfires spread across South Carolina, North Carolina, and Georgia amid dry conditions and strong winds, threatening residential areas and prompting widespread evacuations. By March 2, at least 175 separate wildfires were reported, consuming over 4,200 acres.
The fires began on March 1, 2025, and continued to spread rapidly, with several major blazes affecting communities in Horry County, Georgetown County, and Pickens County in South Carolina, as well as Polk County in North Carolina. State officials implemented emergency measures, including a statewide burning ban in South Carolina, as firefighters worked to contain the rapidly spreading fires.