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.

The National Weather Service warned of increased fire danger in the region due to a combination of critically dry fuels and very low relative humidity.

Wildfires have forced evacuations across the Carolinas as the threat for new fires remains high with gusting winds and dry conditions. FOX New Multimedia Reporter Chelsea Torres reports from Myrtle Beach,

Firefighters are working against dry, windy conditions Sunday as they battle wildfires scorching parts of the Carolinas.