South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched thousands of acres and forced people to flee their homes.

The Calhoun County Sheriff’s office said they believe the booby trap was intended to be aimed at law enforcement.

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — South Carolina inmate chooses firing squad for execution, marking the first time the method would be used in the state.