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.
Have the wildfires reached Myrtle Beach? What to know about the Carolinas
Dozens of wildfires raged across the Carolinas on Sunday, with dry conditions and gusty winds fueling more than 175 wildfires in South Carolina. The largest of the brush fires erupted Saturday in Carolina Forest,
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.
Myrtle Beach wildfire map and location: Videos show fire raging in Reserve at Walkers Woods, South Carolina
Several wildfires in North and South Carolina prompted urgent evacuations as dry, windy conditions hinder firefighting.
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.
Florida Forest Service takes command of wildfire in Myrtle Beach
A week after a woman allegedly ignited a wildfire that burned thousands of acres in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the Florida Forest Service Incident Management Team (IMT) has taken over.
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 ...
South Carolina wildfires falsely linked to 'smart city' plans
Wildfires have affected areas near the coast of South Carolina, prompting social media claims the blazes were set to advance ...
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 ...
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 ...
Carolina wildfires latest: ‘Fire danger’ warning issued to North and South Carolina as largest blaze swells to 2,000 acres
Increased fire danger” warnings were issued across North and South Carolina on Tuesday, with winds in the region expected to ...
Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate ...
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 ...