Tryon in western North Carolina has been forced to evacuate residents from as many as 200 structures due to a “rapidly spreading” wildfire that remains out of control.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission, which tracks wildfires on its website, said there were 144 wildfires in the state; that number had dropped to 107 by late Monday afternoon. Fires in the Carolina Forest in Horry County prompted evacuations from homes near Myrtle Beach. But evacuation orders were lifted Sunday evening.

Heavy smoke is still hanging over parts of the Carolinas as crews battle wildfires scorching some areas of the region and authorities warn strong winds and dry weather could fan fire conditions.

A high wind warning was issued by the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC on Tuesday at 3:43 a.m. valid from 7 p.m. until Wednesday 1 p.m. The warning is for Northern Jackson and Southern Jackson as well as Madison,

On Tuesday at 3:43 a.m. the NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC issued a wind advisory valid from 7 p.m. until Wednesday 1 p.m. The advisory is for Northern Jackson and Southern Jackson as well as Madison,

The National Weather Service issued an updated high wind warning at 1:47 a.m. on Tuesday valid from 9 p.m. until Wednesday 6 p.m. The warning is for Leavenworth, Wyandotte, Johnson, Platte, Clay, Jackson,