This spring’s large wildfires that slashed through Carolina Forest were a challenge nearly unmatched in Horry County’s recent ...

The South Carolina Forestry Commission announced the huge milestone on Wednesday morning. The 100% containment comes 82 days after the fire ignited and burned 2,059 acres in the Carolina Forest area.

In an update, the South Carolina Forestry Commission announced that the Carolina Forest wildfire, also known as the Covington Drive Fire, is 98% contained, up from the previous 93%.

Around 3 a.m., firefighters fight the wildfire off Tuckahoe Road inside Walker’s Woods in the Carolina Forest community on March 2, 2025. Janet Morgan/Staff ...

Cost estimates of the Carolina Forest wildfire that burned more than 2,000 acres and caused the evacuation of several neighborhoods stretch into the millions. Doug Wood, communications division ...

A wildfire was actively burning behind Avalon extending to S.C. 90 and several Carolina Forest neighborhoods have been evacuated, according to Horry County Fire Rescue. Janet Morgan/Staff ...

State forestry officials have said thousands of acres of downed trees after Helene could contribute to heightened risk in the ...

The Carolina Forest Civic Association held a meeting Wednesday night, where residents could learn more about steps lawmakers are taking to prevent wildfires, but also steps they can take themselves.

Jimmy Holt, a Ranger with the North Carolina Forest Service, said we've never seen anything like this in our state. 150 miles of fallen trees littering the mountains.

In an update, the South Carolina Forestry Commission announced that the Carolina Forest wildfire, also known as the Covington Drive Fire, is 98% contained, up from the previous 93%.