Carolina Forest wildfire increased to 70% containment nearly two weeks later
Firefighters will continue to work to contain the Carolina Forest wildfire on Saturday, nearly two weeks after it was first sparked.
Crews think ahead, prevent smoldering grounds from reigniting in Carolina Forest
The South Carolina Forestry Commission annpunced a new fire impression project to begin in the Carolina Forest area ...
Crews using new strategy to aid wildfire suppression efforts in Carolina Forest
Crews this week will implement a new strategy to help aid wildfire suppression efforts in Carolina Forest, the state Forestry ...
Covington Drive fire reaches 70% containment, forestry officials say
Crews on Day 14 of the 2,059-acre Covington Drive fire in Carolina Forest reached 70% containment, the South Carolina ...
Editorial: SC wildfire risk is growing, and we need more than capable firefighters
The Horry County wildfire, or Covington Drive fire, burned more than 2,000 acres and forced evacuations. SC and local leaders ...
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Editorial: Applause, applause for response of firefighters, volunteers
As the Covington Drive wildfire in Carolina Forest was being contained, although still smoldering, firefighters of Florida’s ...
Covington Drive wildfire at 65% containment, efforts boosted by rains
The Covington Drive wildfire in Carolina Forest has reached 65% containment, thanks in part to substantial ran earlier in the week, state forestry commission ...
Will SC woman accused of starting Myrtle Beach area wildfire face harsher charges?
The Myrtle Beach area woman who allegedly started the Carolina Forest area wildfire was charged with two misdemeanors. Will ...
Burn bans for Horry County lifted on Day 11 of Carolina Forest wildfire
The South Carolina Forestry Commission and Horry County lifted their burn bans for the county on Tuesday. Horry County first ...
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Burn ban lifted as rainfall improves weather conditions, Carolina Forest wildfire containment
The State Forester's burning ban lifted at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, permitting burning for forestry, wildlife, or ...
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Covington Drive wildfire now 55% contained
On Monday, the South Carolina Forestry Commission reported that the Covington Drive wildfire that originated in a fire pit ...
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Wildfires weren’t deliberately set to make way for Myrtle Beach’s smart city plans
When wildfires spread, so do conspiracy theories about "smart cities." We saw that happen following fires in Maui, Hawaii, California, Canada and Spain’s Canary Islands. Now, social media users are ...