“Widespread evacuations have been ordered in a state currently facing devastating wildfires, leading to a significant mobilization of resources in Horry County. The forestry commission has disclosed that assistance from state partners, including the deployment of planes for water drops, is being received to combat the fires. A total of 410 personnel are actively engaged in the firefighting efforts, supported by at least 128 fire apparatuses.
The South Carolina Forestry Commission has affirmed that personnel will maintain their presence at the scene until the fires are fully contained. Fortunately, there have been no reported injuries and no structures have been lost to the flames thus far. Aerial footage captured from a plane offered a bird’s-eye view of one of the fires that are currently raging in the area.
As a safety precaution, evacuations have been mandated for several neighborhoods in the Myrtle Beach region, which include Spring Lake, Waterford, and Avalon. These evacuation orders are to remain in effect due to the ongoing fire threat and prevailing weather conditions. Residents have been strongly advised by the commission to respond promptly to evacuation directives.
Furthermore, individuals traveling through the Carolina Forest vicinity are urged to exercise caution as smoke from the fires could significantly impair visibility, especially during nighttime hours. In response to the escalating wildfire situation, a statewide burning ban was officially issued on Saturday, with immediate effect.
The State Forester’s Burning Ban encompasses a prohibition on all outdoor burning activities, such as yard debris burning, prescribed burning, and campfires, across all unincorporated areas of the state. This comprehensive measure is aimed at curbing the risk of further fires being ignited amid the heightened fire danger levels, as declared by the South Carolina Forestry Commission.”
