Henry McMaster actually said...

"This State of Emergency ensures that our first responders, who are working tirelessly and risking their lives to protect our communities from these wildfires, have the resources they need."

"The report that I've received so far, there have been no buildings lost and no lives lost. It was a great performance."

"Dangerous wildfire conditions require that a statewide burning ban remain in effect until further notice."

"My emergency declaration will allow first responders to rapidly get any resources they need."