New Horry County wildfire is now 100% contained, officials say. Here’s the latest
A wildfire that was first reported off U.S. 501 in Carolina Forest on Friday is now 100% contained, local officials say.
The Horry County Fire Department first reported on its social media account about the 7-acre fire on Friday evening. The wildfire is in the area of West Perry Road, Myrtle Ridge Drive and Middle Ridge Avenue.
As of 8:40 p.m. Friday night, HCFD said the fire was contained by South Carolina Forestry Commission fire lines.
“Smoke will persist in the area,” the post said. “Flames within the contained fire lines may be visible.”
The agency had not posted another update as of Saturday morning.
SCFC fire lines were created when firefighters used two plows to cut them, thereby protecting Middle Ridge Avenue. The state agency also had a plane in the air, providing reconnaissance to ground crews.
HCFD and SCFC had help from the City of Conway Fire Department, Myrtle Beach Fire Department and North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue.
This fire is different than the Covington Drive wildfire in the Carolina Forest area, which was first reported at the beginning of March. That fire, which covers 2,059 acres, remains 80% contained.
A burn ban remains in effect in Horry County, which prohibits all outdoor burning, according to county officials.
