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Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency in South Carolina due to wildfires consuming over 4,200 acres, mainly in the Pee Dee region. The declaration aims to support first responders in obtaining essential resources to tackle the wildfires. Governor McMaster also announced a statewide burn ban, with violators potentially facing criminal prosecution. The South Carolina Forestry Commission indicated that nearly 200 active wildfires are placing significant strain on local emergency response capabilities.