A part of me hates to see them go. But the fact of it is, we can operate more efficiently by utilizing other means of fire prevention, and that's our job.

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Some firefighters voiced concern that embers remaining from outdoor burns conducted over the past two days could flare up and spark wildfires.

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A lot more homes would be impacted.

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The most significant one included the one in Kershaw County. A large fire also burned in Hampton County, estimated to be over 450 acres. Eighty acres also burned in McCormick County, where some structures were threatened.

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