Wildfires force evacuations and spread across Sauratown Mountain in North Carolina

Campgrounds in North Carolina and Tennessee have been evacuated due to encroaching wildfires, as firefighters prepare for high winds and low humidity. The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning, with winds expected to reach up to 80 mph in some areas. A youth camp and several homes have been evacuated in North Carolina, while authorities in Tennessee have ordered an evacuation at a campground on Whitwell Mountain. Firefighters from multiple states are working to contain the fires, and rain forecasted for Tuesday may provide some relief. The Great Smoky Mountain National Park has closed campgrounds and roads as a precaution.