Xcel Energy may implement power shutoffs on Dec. 17 to mitigate wildfire risks due to high winds and dry conditions. Residents in several counties are urged to prepare for potential outages and stay informed through alerts.
Wildfires are wreaking havoc in North and South Carolina, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency. With dry and windy conditions persisting, the situation remains critical as firefighters battle the flames.
Evacuation orders were issued in North and South Carolina as wildfires, fueled by dry and windy conditions, threaten homes. Firefighters race against time to contain the flames spreading rapidly.