SC forestry officials say overnight fire forecast good, but no rest until completely contained

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — South Carolina firefighters continued Saturday to snuff out the hotspots of a wildfire smoldering near the coast for four days and officials said the blaze that once came perilously close to the state’s tourist mecca appeared to be mostly contained.

SC officials say winds remain factor in spread of massive wildfire being brought under control

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Homeowners picked through the rubble of destroyed houses Saturday as officials warned stiffening afternoon winds could push a four-day South Carolina wildfire toward other inland homes.

First hurricanes, now wildfire, but beach remains home for transplants from other places

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — They flock from other states and climes to the coast known as the Grand Strand, first as tourists, and later as residents, captivated by ocean views, rolling green fairways and the relaxed lifestyle. Most knew that an occasional hurricane was part of the bargain but didn’t expect a different danger — a raging wildfire like the one that destroyed 70 homes this week.

Myrtle Beach, S.C., wildfire biggest in 3 decades; flames threaten famous golf courses

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — South Carolina’s biggest wildfire in more than three decades — a blaze four miles wide — destroyed dozens of homes Thursday and threatened some of the area’s world-famous golf courses at the height of the spring tourist season.

SC officials say progress made containing state’s biggest wildfire in more than 3 decades

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Authorities say a wildfire along South Carolina’s coast has now burned nearly 31 square miles but is partly contained.

South Carolina wildfire is biggest in more than 3 decades; flames threaten famous golf courses

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — South Carolina’s biggest wildfire in more than three decades — a blaze four miles wide — destroyed dozens of homes Thursday and threatened some of the area’s world-famous golf courses at the height of the spring tourist season.

30 more homes being evacuated as SC wildfire spreads away from main tourist sites

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Officials in South Carolina have evacuated 30 more homes as a wildfire spread away from the main tourist areas in North Myrtle Beach.

South Carolina wildfire is biggest in more than 3 decades; flames threaten famous golf courses

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — South Carolina’s biggest wildfire in more than three decades — a blaze four miles wide — destroyed dozens of homes Thursday and threatened some of the area’s world-famous golf courses at the height of the spring tourist season.

SC wildfire spreads near Myrtle Beach tourist spot; hundreds flee as dozens of homes burn

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A coastal wildfire spread Thursday near one of the busiest tourist stretches in South Carolina, burning dozens of homes and forcing hundreds to flee in the middle of the night. No injuries were reported and officials said the blaze appeared to be heading several miles north of the most densely populated areas.

SC governor issues state of emergency for coastal county hit by wildfire near Myrtle Beach

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Gov. Mark Sanford has declared a state of emergency for the South Carolina county where a fire has burned thousands of acres near one of the state’s busiest tourist areas.

SC wildfire burns dozens of homes; hundreds flee as flames head for Myrtle Beach tourist spot

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — A coastal wildfire spread early Thursday toward one of the busiest tourist stretches in South Carolina, burning dozens of homes and forcing hundreds to flee in the middle of the night. No injuries were reported.