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 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 evacuations in Carolina Forest.
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.
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.
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.
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.
South Carolina woman arrested for igniting massive 2,059-acre wildfire in Myrtle Beach area
A South Carolina woman was arrested for allegedly sparking a massive 2,059-acre wildfire that caused evacuations and threatened hundreds of homes in the Myrtle Beach area last week. Alexandra Bialousow,
Woman facing charges related to SC wildfire
A Myrtle Beach woman is facing charges related to the Covington Drive fire that's burning in the Carolina Forest.
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 ...
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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 ...
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.
Crews fighting Carolina Forest wildfire focused on specific area as containment efforts continue, Horry County Fire Rescue says
Firefighters focused their efforts Friday on specific areas of the Carolina Forest blaze, using information based on reports ...
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Day 4: Wildfire covers 2K+ acres in Carolina Forest area. Fire first spotted in backyard
Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that has grown in the Myrtle Beach area. Horry County officials report when the ...
FULL: Sen. Graham, Rep. Fry speak on Carolina Forest wildfire
Sen. Lindsey Graham and Rep. Russell Fry came to Horry County and received updates on the Carolina Forest wildfire on Friday.
Investigators say she lit a backyard fire pit. Then, 2,000 acres near Myrtle Beach went up in flames.
A Myrtle Beach woman was arrested after investigators said her backyard fire spread into a 2,000-acre wildfire, forcing ...