16. Authorities Were on the Move
The local residents had to leave their houses and go to a safe place. Sheriff Honea explained that by the time authorities find the source of the fire and its path of travel, it takes time:
“The fire started in a remote area. It takes a while for our fire resources to get there and from that point, trying to determine the path of travel and whether or not that’s going to affect populated areas, that takes time.”