A huge Wildfire in Myrtle Beach has burned roughly 1,200 acres as efforts by state agencies and National Guard troops to contain the blaze are underway.
At least 11 neighborhoods in the area are being evacuated, and the Governor has declared a state of emergency.
Republican South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster announced on X that he declared a state of emergency on Sunday.
“This State of Emergency ensures that our first responders, who are working tirelessly and risking their lives to protect our communities from these wildfires, have the resources they need,” McMaster said in a press release. “Dangerous wildfire conditions require that a statewide burning ban remain in effect until further notice. Those who violate this ban will be subject to criminal prosecution.”
I have declared a State of Emergency to further support wildfire response efforts across the state and ensure our first responders continue to have the resources they need. A statewide outdoor burning ban remains in effect—violators will be prosecuted. Please stay informed.
I have declared a State of Emergency to further support wildfire response efforts across the state and ensure our first responders continue to have the resources they need. A statewide outdoor burning ban remains in effect—violators will be prosecuted. Please stay informed.
— Gov. Henry McMaster (@henrymcmaster) March 2, 2025
McMaster also shared photos of South Carolina Army National Guard Blackhawk helicopters assisting with the emergency response.
U.S. Army Soldiers with Company A, 111th General Support Aviation Battalion, 59 Aviation Troop Command, South Carolina Army National Guard prepared two Blackhawk Helicopters to assist the South Carolina Forestry Commission and the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources… pic.twitter.com/O9iUTUT83t
— SC National Guard (@SCNationalGuard) March 2, 2025
Video shows fire crews fighting the towering blaze as it ravages a suburb:
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Another clip shows the vast area being burned as planes dump water on the blaze.
As of 4:46 pm, it does not appear any injuries or structure damage has been reported.
Per WXII:
Crews are continuing to contain a massive fire impacting the Myrtle Beach Carolina Forest area in South Carolina, according to the Horry County Fire Rescue.
On Sunday at 10 a.m., crews said the wildfire is estimated to be approximately 1,200 acres, per the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
The fire has prompted a response of approximately 410 personnel, manning, among other vehicles, at least 127 fire apparatus. Personnel said they will continue to battle the flames until the fire is contained.
As of this time, there are no damages to structures and no injuries are reported.
This is a developing story.
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