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.
South Carolina woman charged with starting Myrtle Beach wildfire in her backyard
Police arrested a South Carolina woman they say started a large wildfire that scorched over 2,000 acres of land near Myrtle Beach.
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.
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,
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 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.
Steady rain to help first responder 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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
After denial, federal wildfire aid for South Carolina gets a crucial reversal
A federal grant to help fight South Carolina wildfires has been approved after an initial rejection, providing key funding ...
NY authorities investigate Long Island blazes as fire threatens central US
As investigators work to identify the origin of the recent New York wildfires, red flag warnings were issued across the ...
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 ...
Drought conditions in Charleston, Greenville are higher than in Myrtle Beach. Wildfire risk is high.
Drought levels are higher in Charleston and Greenville than Myrtle Beach where wildfires rage. A burn ban is in effect as ...