James Liddell3 March 2025 15:00

Julia Musto3 March 2025 14:45

Julia Musto3 March 2025 14:39

Horry County Fire Rescue has warned South Carolina motorists against driving as the Carolina Forest wildfire continues to smolder in the region.

As of Sunday evening, the fire had spread across 1,600 acres and was at 30 percent containment, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.

In a Monday morning smoke notice, the fire service warned of driving in near the Carolina Forest Boulevard area due to poor visibility and movement of apparatus to try and put out the blaze.

“Due to the active Carolina Forest-area wildfire, there is heavy, low-hanging smoke blanketed across the area this morning,” it said.

This will limit some visibility for motorists and residents. If you can avoid driving in the general Carolina Forest Boulevard area, that would be helpful, as there will be lots of public safety apparatus on the move.

James Liddell3 March 2025 14:31

Monday marks another ‘very dry day’ for the Carolinas. While winds are expected to be light and temperatures are on the cool side of normal, the arid air and vegetation will result in increased wildfire danger (NWS GSP/X)

Julia Musto3 March 2025 14:15

One of two Carolina Forest area wildfires that burned roughly 2,000 acres over the weekend has been fully contained.

According to the South Carolina Forest Commission, the Blackthorn Drive Fire, the smaller of the two is 100 per cent.

Alex Croft3 March 2025 14:00

A helicopter drops water to help contain a fire in the Carolina Forest area west of the coastal resort city of Myrtle Beach (AP)

Firefighters attend to a flare-up in the Carolina Forest neighborhood (Getty Images)

The fire at Myrtle Beach doubled in size overnight on Saturday (Getty Images)

Alex Croft3 March 2025 13:31

Horry County Schools will run on a regular schedule on Monday based on re-entry protocols into several Carolina Forest neighborhoods, district officials said on Sunday.

“We recognize that many students, their families and staff may still be affected by the wildfires. We are committed to being flexible and working with each individual on a case-by-case basis tomorrow,” spokeswoman Lisa Bourcier said in a statement.

“If you or your family are experiencing challenges due to the fires, we encourage you to reach out to your school to discuss your specific circumstances and needs.”

Alex Croft3 March 2025 13:00

Alex Croft3 March 2025 12:29

Evacuated residents in the Carolina Forest area of Myrtle Beach were allowed to return home on Sunday afternoon, though were warned to be vigilant.

As of 4:25 p.m., residents of all neighborhoods were given the go ahead to go home.

Representative of South Carolina District 56 Tim McGinnis said no one was injured or killed and no structures have been lost.

A burn ban was issued in Horry County after several fires on Thursday.

Alex Croft3 March 2025 12:01