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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.
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.
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.
Florida crews take over battle against massive South Carolina wildfire as firefighters get relief
A Florida team is assuming command of a 2,059-acre wildfire in Horry County, giving exhausted South Carolina crews a chance to rest as containment efforts continue.
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.
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.
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.
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.
North, South Carolina Warned of Tornadoes Amid Wildfires-Live Tracker
The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch in effect until 1 p.m. EST for parts of North Carolina and South Carolina.
South Carolina lifts burn ban almost week after seeing multiple wildfires across state
A burn ban was lifted after weekend of wildfires in Horry, Spartanburg, Pickens and Oconee County. The ban started March 1 and was lifted on Wednesday.
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 ...
After denial, federal wildfire aid for South Carolina gets a crucial reversal
A federal grant to help fight South Carolina wildfires has been approved after an initial rejection, providing key funding ...
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 ...
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Woman sparks massive wildfire after burning debris in backyard fire pit, authorities say
Bialousow allegedly started a fire to burn debris last Saturday in a backyard fire pit close to a tree line in the Covington Lakes community that ended up spreading. The South Carolina Forestry ...
‘We’re here for the people’ | Midlands firefighters on Horry County fire response
Lugoff firefighters joined crews statewide to battle a massive wildfire near Myrtle Beach, working in shifts to help contain the fast-moving flames.
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.