Additional neighborhoods in the Carolina Forest area are being evacuated Sunday as wildfires continue to burn across the Myrtle Beach area.

It is unclear how big the Carolina Forest fire is. However, at least 1,500 acres were reported actively burning along Covington and Blackthorn drives, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission at 10:20 a.m. Sunday.

Horry County Fire Rescue urges everyone in Carolina Forest to continue monitoring fire conditions and prepare a go-bag and emergency plan. The smoke is also causing low visibility in the Carolina Forest area so take caution when driving.

As of this time, no structures have succumbed to the wildfire, and no injuries are reported, according to Horry County Fire Rescue on its Facebook page.

State Representative Tim McGinnis said that two Blackhawk helicopters will be dropping water on the fire Sunday morning and additional tractors are on the way to help dig lines around the Carolina Forest fire.

Where people are being evacuated

Residents in the Carolina Forest area of Blackberry Lane from the intersections of Spring Lake Drive, including Pennyroyal Court, Alyssum Court, Bluebonnet Court, as well as Harvest Drive from Moonbeam Court to Tidelands Court in the Spring Lake community were told to leave their homes Saturday and early Sunday morning.

Other evacuation areas include Arrow Wood Court, Indianola Court and Tuckahoe Road in the Walkers Woods neighborhood and Covington Drive from Summerhill Drive to the community center in the Covington Lakes neighborhood.

Based on fire and weather conditions, Indigo Bay, Farm, Summerlyn, Spring Lake, Covington Lakes, Waterford, Walkers Woods and Avalon neighborhoods will remain in place for the time being, according to a Facebook post from Horry County Fire Rescue.

Should an evacuation occur, public safety personnel will go through the neighborhood knocking on doors to notify residents of the risk of remaining in place. Authorities advise to act swiftly if told to evacuate.

Evacuees are advised to go to Carolina Forest Recreation Center, where provisions were being provided for residents by Horry County officials and the American Red Cross.

Fires continue to flare Sunday behind Springlake in Carolina Forest as more communities are evacuated. Firefighters continue to battle wildfires that rage in the Myrtle Beach area. It’s estimated that more than 1,500 acres are burning. March 2, 2025

As of 7:30 p.m. Saturday, residents of Tuckahoe Road and Wyandot Court were allowed to return home. However, residents again were evacuated several hours later after the blaze threatened homes.

About 7 p.m. Saturday, International Drive was closed to all non-public safety traffic as crews work to respond to the wildfire in Carolina Forest.

A burn ban has been in place in Horry County since Thursday as dry and windy conditions persist.

The South Carolina Forestry Commission issued a burn ban on Saturday for all counties across the state until further notice. At least 102 wildfires were reported across the state on Saturday.

The incident response has involved 410 personnel manning, among other vehicles, at least 127 fire apparatus. Personnel will continue to staff this incident until the fire is contained, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.

Fire contained near Lewis Bay Ocean Preserve

Firefighters with Horry County Fire Rescue, North Myrtle Beach and South Carolina Forestry Commission battled a fire in the area of Old Highway 90 and Edge Road.

As of 9:50 p.m. Saturday the fire was contained, according to the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources. However, crews will remain on the scene for potential flare-ups and people will continue to see smoke.

A wildfire raged through the neighborhood of Walkers Woods, which could be seen off of International Drive Saturday evening. Firefighters have been battling the fires in several areas of Horry County since Saturday afternoon. Homeowners have been evacuated from their homes as fires threaten structures. March 1, 2025

At 1:25 p.m. Saturday, Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched to the area of Old Highway 90 and Edge Road for a reported outside fire that was more than 100 acres.

About 20 homes in that area are also being threatened and are being evacuated out of an abundance of caution, a Facebook post said.

North Myrtle Beach Fire Chief Billy Floyd said Saturday that crews are working with Horry County Fire Rescue to battle the fire off of Highway 90 in the area of Lewis Bay Ocean Preserve.

Crews spent more than four hours battling the blaze from all sides, including near the industrial park, Floyd said.

Floyd said he is keeping a watch that the fire doesn’t move toward Water Tower Road and Barefoot Resort.

“It looks a lot better than 2½ hours ago,” Floyd said.

An aerial view of homes on Tuckahoe Road in Carolina Forest shows the wildfires and smoke. Firefighters headed to the area to try and save the homes.

Doug Woods, spokesperson with the South Carolina Forestry Commission, said Saturday that the crews are battling more than 100 acres along Lewis Ocean Bay Preserve. Bulldozers and varying types of equipment are being brought in to help fight the fire.

The preserve is where forestry officials conducted a controlled burn last week that ended up getting out of control and spreading to 275 acres.

It’s unclear if the controlled burn also caused this fire, Woods said.

“We don’t know a cause right now,” Wood said. “I don’t know if it’s smoldering remains” from the controlled burn.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.