Myrtle Beach, wildfire and South Carolina

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.
Woman charged with sparking massive wildfire near Myrtle Beach
The woman allegedly started a fire to burn debris Saturday in a backyard fire pit close to a tree line in the Covington Lakes community.
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.
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.
Carolina fire maps show where wildfires burn in North and South Carolina
Follow wildfire updates in North and South Carolina, where blazes erupted over the weekend. The largest stemmed from a forest fire near Myrtle Beach.
Wildfire maps: See where fires are burning in North Carolina, South Carolina
In South Carolina, 175 wildfires burned across the state, scorching over 4,200 acres of land and straining firefighting resources, according to the state fire marshal's office. Response operations were ongoing in various areas, including Horry, Spartanburg, Union, Oconee, and Pickens counties.
Rain begins to fall in Myrtle Beach area. Is it helping with Carolina Forest wildfire?
Horry County is under a tornado watch and wind advisory as severe storms are expected by this afternoon. Fire crews continue to battle a 2K+ acre wildfire.
South Carolina gets federal assistance for wildfire
South Carolina has gotten a federal grant to support firefighting near Myrtle Beach as the Covington Drive Fire burns over 2,050 acres.
Steady rain to help first responders on Day 10 of Carolina Forest wildfire
Much-needed rain is in the forecast, which will help firefighters battling the Carolina Forest wildfire as it burns for the ...
Lighter winds help crews fighting wildfires in South and North Carolina
Lighter winds in South Carolina and North Carolina are helping firefighters battle blazes that caused evacuations and ...
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Important fire terms you should know to stay safe & informed as SC wildfires rage
Here is a rundown of the different fire terms you may have seen over the past few days and what they mean for South Carolina residents. The National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWGC) defines ...
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 ...
FIRST ALERT: Widespread showers Monday, nice work week ahead
We’re giving you the FIRST ALERT to widespread showers today, providing for a much-needed rain for our area with the ongoing ...
Storms are bringing strong winds to the Myrtle Beach area. How could they affect the wildfire?
Horry County is set to feel the brunt of winds that could peak at 60 miles per hour and worsen the Carolina Forest wildfire ...