Emergency crews in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, battled a wildfire in the Carolina Forest-area on Monday, March 3, causing smoke to settle on Highway 501. Footage shared on social media showed the highway covered in smoke, with Horry County Fire Rescue warning of reduced visibility.
As of Tuesday evening, the South Carolina Forestry Commission reported that the wildfire had not expanded in size, remaining at 2,059 acres, but was only 30 percent contained. Despite the challenging conditions, firefighters were making progress in containing the blaze.
The wildfire in Myrtle Beach serves as a reminder of the ongoing threat of wildfires in the area, especially during dry and windy conditions. Residents in the affected areas were urged to remain vigilant and follow any evacuation orders or safety protocols issued by emergency services.
The community awaited further updates on the firefighting efforts and hoped for favorable weather conditions to assist in containing and extinguishing the wildfire.
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