Myrtle Beach-area fire lines hold steady after storms, but wind remains a concern
As the fight against Carolina Forest's 2,000-acre wildfire enters its sixth day, officials said the fire lines are holding ...
Rain is helping firefighters contain the Carolina Forest wildfire, but there's still work to do
Severe storms didn't put out Carolina Forest's 2,000-acre wildfire, but officials expressed hope that the desperately-needed ...
Ala. Forestry Commission: Tuesday winds, low humidity resulted in record wildfires across state
A good portion of the state of Alabama, including nearly all of the Wiregrass, is in the “Abnormally Dry” intensity category ...
Alabama Forestry Commission provides update on statewide wildfire conditions
Agricultural or silvicultural fires more than a quarter acre in size or within 25 feet of a forested area require a permit ...
Alabama Forestry Commission fights record number of wildfires
The Alabama Forestry Commission stated its firefighters suppressed 181 wildfires Tuesday, a record number for the agency in ...
Alabama Forestry Commission suppresses record number of wildfires Tuesday
The forester says two or three days after rain comes and goes, “light fuels” like grasses and leaves dry out and if high wind ...
Carolina Forest wildfire now 44% contained as gusty winds create challenges
Strong winds in Horry County on Wednesday presented new challenges as the massive wildfire in Carolina Forest continues to ...
South Carolina lifts statewide burn ban, excluding two counties
MYRTLE BEACH, SC. (WTOC) - The South Carolina Forestry Commission has lifted the statewide burn ban for 44 counties. Horry ...
Alabama Forestry Commission shatters record for wildfire responses in a day
The commission was all hands on deck, putting so much strain on their resources that they were forced to alter protocol.
Alabama Forestry Commission responds to more fires in one day than ever before
The commission was all hands on deck, putting so much strain on their resources that they were forced to alter protocol.
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.
Risk of flare-ups increases on Day 6 of Carolina Forest wildfire
HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WMBF) - Drier conditions are increasing the risk of flare-ups while crews battle the Carolina Forest wildfire for a sixth straight day. In an updated Wednesday night, Horry County ...