Lt. Governor Pamela Evette visits Carolina Forest on day eight of wildfires
South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette along with other states and local officials, visited Carolina Forest ...
‘Heroic stand’: State forestry, Horry County officials give new insight into battling massive wildfire
Hours after a massive wildfire burned across parts of Horry County, water-laden military helicopters were in the air to help ...
Florida crews take over battle against massive South Carolina wildfire as firefighters get relief
A Florida team is assuming command of a 2,059-acre wildfire in Horry County, giving exhausted South Carolina crews a chance ...
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.
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 ...
Georgetown County burn ban lifting Sunday morning, Horry County’s still in place
Georgetown County’s outdoor burn ban lifts at 8 a.m. Sunday, but the restriction will stay in place in Horry County, officials said. Originally issued ...
Woman sparks massive wildfire after burning debris in backyard fire pit, authorities say
Bialousow allegedly started a fire to burn debris last Saturday in a backyard fire pit close to a tree line in the Covington Lakes community that ended up spreading. The South Carolina Forestry ...
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Weather conditions influence the size, intensity and speed of bushfires – and how dangerous they can be. We issue fire weather warnings when conditions are likely to be dangerous, to help keep ...