Even as the flames spread, the fires are much smaller than the worst wildfires in both states' histories. Newsweek reached out to the North Carolina State Climate Office (NCSCO) by email for comment.

according to the North Carolina Forest Service wildfire map. Due to weather conditions, both states have placed a statewide ban on all outdoor burning, according to media advisories.

according to the North Carolina Forest Service wildfire map. Due to weather conditions, both states have placed a statewide ban on all outdoor burning, according to a media advisory. "In all cases ...

Strong winds and dry conditions aided the spread, and, as of Monday, agencies in both states were ... the blazes. A map shows where active wildfires are burning in North Carolina.

The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for parts of both states as well as ... state agencies have released maps that are updated daily. The North Carolina Department of Public ...

agencies in both states were continuing to battle the blazes, which cover more than 6,000 acres combined. Wildfire season in North Carolina and South Carolina runs from late winter to early spring.