Myrtle Beach, wildfire

More than half of a Myrtle Beach-area wildfire is contained, officials say. Here's the latest.
After nearly a week of battling a wildfire in Carolina Forest, crews have finally contained just over half of it, state and Myrtle Beach-area officials said.
Myrtle Beach woman accused of igniting Carolina Forest wildfire
The South Carolina Forestry Commission said the 40-year-old woman allegedly caused more than 2,000 acres to burn near Myrtle Beach.
Day 6: wildfires in Myrtle Beach, SC area see more containment, little to no fire activity
The Covington Drive Wildfire threatened homes over the weekend, but by Thursday, it has calmed down to “smoldering.” Here’s what’s going on.
Florida Forest Service takes command of wildfire in Myrtle Beach
A week after a woman accused of igniting a wildfire that burned thousands of acres in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Florida Forest Service has taken command.
Wildfire erupts in Myrtle Beach, causing evacuations from neighborhoods
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. — A wildfire in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has forced residents from multiple neighborhoods to evacuate the area. The South Carolina Forestry Commission estimates the fire spans nearly 1,200 acres. Horry County Fire Rescue reports that firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which is affecting the Carolina Forest area.
Update: Carolina Forest woman arrested for causing 2K+ acre wildfire in Myrtle Beach area
The South Carolina Forestry Commission arrested the Myrtle Beach area woman on several for the wildfire that has burned in the Carolina Forest area for seven days. She appeared in court.
Authorities traced this Myrtle Beach wildfire to a South Carolina woman’s backyard. She is now facing charges
A South Carolina woman faces charges after igniting yard debris that burned out of control and allegedly sparked a wildfire that has scorched more than 2,000 acres near Myrtle Beach, the state’s forestry officials said.
South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire
A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.
As Carolina Forest wildfire gets closer to being contained, out-of-town crews head home
With a soaking rain in the Myrtle Beach area's forecast, out-of-town firefighters battling the Carolina Forest wildfire will ...
Myrtle Beach area resident accused of starting blaze in fire pit that sparked large-scale forest fire
Myrtle Beach area resident accused of starting blaze in fire pit that sparked large-scale forest fire - The Carolina Forest ...
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Day 7: Carolina Forest wildfire halfway contained. Are we close to being out of the woods?
Horry County firefighters and South Carolina Forestry Commission are working to extinguish a more than 2,000-acre wildfire ...
Myrtle Beach resident faces charges over 2,000-acre wildfire
A Myrtle Beach woman was arrested after investigators said her backyard fire spread into a 2,000-acre wildfire, forcing ...
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Update: Myrtle Beach area dealing with ‘largest fire’ in state. Residents returning home
Blackhawk helicopters are being sent to help put out fires in Carolina Forest neighborhoods. Wildfire has raged over 2K acres ...
Carolina Forest wildfire remains over 50% contained on day 8
Drier conditions are increasing the risk of flare-ups while crews battle the Carolina Forest wildfire for a sixth straight day.
Myrtle Beach-area fire lines hold steady after storms, but wind remains a concern
As the fight against Carolina Forest's 2,000-acre wildfire enters its sixth day, officials said the fire lines are holding ...