Fire Victims Back in Their Homes
- Charles Reams 1
- Mar 3
- 1 min read
Folks back in homes after SC wildfires rage; statewide burn ban remains in effect
Some South Carolinians forced to evacuate because of wildfires are back in their homes.
At least a half dozen neighborhoods in Carolina Forest, a community near Myrtle Beach, had to flee early Sunday because of fires caused by dry conditions and gusty winds. By 4:25 p.m., Horry County Fire Rescue allowed residents to return home. More than 1,200 acres of land were damaged as of 10 a.m. Sunday, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission.
In the Upstate, an evacuation order for residents of the Six Mile Mountain area in Pickens County was lifted Sunday morning. On Saturday, residents were advised to leave their homes as firefighters battled nearby blazes.
There are ongoing response operations to more than 175 wildfires, affecting 4,200 acres across the state, according to the state fire marshal. The fires have primarily impacted Horry County, but fires have also been reported in Spartanburg, Oconee, Union, and Pickens counties.
Gov. Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency, and a statewide burning ban first issued Saturday also remains in effect.
The National Weather Service reports increased fire danger through Sunday evening because of dry vegetation and the lack of rainfall. Tuesday night is the area's next chance for rain.
