South Carolina, wildfires

South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire
A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday.
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.
South Carolina wildfires falsely linked to 'smart city' plans
Wildfires have affected areas near the coast of South Carolina, prompting social media claims the blazes were set to advance "smart city" plans in Myrtle Beach – the latest in a series of conspiracy theories on urban planning initiatives.
North, South Carolina fires ablaze as severe weather threatens states: See wildfire maps
Thousands of acres are ablaze in North and South Carolina as the states could face severe weather on Wednesday.
As wildfires scorch South Carolina, Gov. McMaster declares a state of emergency
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency because of the ongoing wildfires across the Palmetto State. The latest declaration follows a statewide burn ban that was issued Saturday by the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Wildfires continue to burn in North and South Carolina, prompting evacuations and a state of emergency
Firefighters across North and South Carolina continue to work to contain more than 170 wildfires that have ignited and spread throughout the states over the weekend.
Crews battle wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds
Crews battled wildfires in North and South Carolina amid dry conditions and gusty winds as residents were forced to evacuate in some areas. In South Carolina, Gov.
Carolina Fire Maps Show Where Blazes Still Raging in North, South Carolina
Multiple fires across North and South Carolina were still burning on Tuesday after more than 170 erupted across the two states over the weekend. Emergency personnel are working to contain the blazes. On Sunday, over 175 fires were active in South Carolina, leading Governor Henry McMaster to issue a state of emergency.
South Carolina gets federal assistance for wildfire
South Carolina has gotten a federal grant to support firefighting near Myrtle Beach as the Covington Drive Fire burns over 2,050 acres.
Lighter winds help crews fighting wildfires in South and North Carolina
Lighter winds in South Carolina and North Carolina are helping firefighters battle blazes that caused evacuations and threatened hundreds of homes over the weekend.
Woman accused of starting massive 2,000-acre wildfire in South Carolina
A woman has been arrested after she allegedly started a 2,000-acre fire in South Carolina. The South Carolina Forestry Commission said 40-year-old Alexandra Bialousow started the fire in the Covington Lake neighborhood in the Myrtle Beach area.
South Carolina governor declares state of emergency as wildfires erupt in Carolinas, Georgia
South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency Sunday as wildfires in the Carolinas and Georgia scorched ...
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette visits Carolina Forest on day eight of wildfires
South Carolina Lieutenant Governor Pamela Evette along with other states and local officials, visited Carolina Forest ...
Carolina wildfires followed months of weather whiplash, from drought to hurricane floods back to drought
Scores of wildfires broke out across North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia in early March 2025 as strong winds, ...
South Carolina kills death-row prisoner in state's first firing squad execution
Brad Sigmon, convicted in a double murder in 2002, opted to die by a method that is rarely used. Utah carried out the last firing squad execution in 2010.
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 ...
How the Carolina wildfires are, perversely, good news for California
Republicans love to talk about attaching strings to federal disaster relief for California, but they're forgetting how many ...