Covington Drive fire reaches 70% containment, forestry officials say
Crews on Day 14 of the 2,059-acre Covington Drive fire in Carolina Forest reached 70% containment, the South Carolina ...
Covington Fire containment reaches 70% after nearly two weeks of firefighting
Fire managers have reported a significant increase in containment nearly two weeks since the Covington Drive Wildfire was ...
Editorial: SC wildfire risk is growing, and we need more than capable firefighters
The Horry County wildfire, or Covington Drive fire, burned more than 2,000 acres and forced evacuations. SC and local leaders ...
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Editorial: Applause, applause for response of firefighters, volunteers
As the Covington Drive wildfire in Carolina Forest was being contained, although still smoldering, firefighters of Florida’s ...
Will SC woman accused of starting Myrtle Beach area wildfire face harsher charges?
The Myrtle Beach area woman who allegedly started the Carolina Forest area wildfire was charged with two misdemeanors. Will ...
South Carolina Forestry Commission says it’s ‘too early to know’ projected price of fighting Carolina Forest fire
As the Covington Drive fire in Carolina Forest reaches Day 11, the South Carolina Forestry Commission told News13 the agency ...
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Burn ban lifted as rainfall improves weather conditions, Carolina Forest wildfire containment
The State Forester's burning ban lifted at 8 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, permitting burning for forestry, wildlife, or ...
Myrtle Beach woman ignited South Carolina wildfire that scorched 2K acres, authorities say
South Carolina authorities have arrested and charged Alexandra Bialousow of Myrtle Beach in connection with a fire that ...
South Carolina lawmaker calls for harsher public burning penalties after wildfires
The most destructive wildfire in South Carolina’s history began in the garbage. It was April 22, 2009 and Marc Anthony Torchi ...
Carolina Forest wildfire remains 55% contained on day 9
Drier conditions are increasing the risk of flare-ups while crews battle the Carolina Forest wildfire for a sixth straight day.
1 week later: Carolina Forest wildfire continues to burn as crews make progress
One week after the Carolina Forest wildfire ignited, firefighters from different agencies and South Carolina Forestry Commission remain on the scene, battling t ...