Horry County Fire Rescue continues to work toward containment of the fire impacting Carolina Forest. The wildfire is estimated to be approximately 1,200 acres, per South Carolina Forestry Commission.
Horry County is receiving assistance and resources from state partners, including planes that are dropping water on the fire, and more than 30 public safety partners.
Based upon fire and weather conditions at this time, it is expected that the current evacuations for the Indigo Bay, Farm, Summerlyn, Spring Lake, Covington Lakes, Waterford, Walkers Woods and Avalon neighborhoods will remain in place. Updates on re-entry will be shared on the Horry County Fire Rescue Facebook page, and with local media.
Unlisted neighborhoods are not currently under evacuation orders. That said, all residents of Carolina Forest should continue to monitor the forecast, register to receive Code Red emergency alerts, and be prepared with a “go-bag” and emergency plan if an evacuation is called in their neighborhood.
Should an evacuation occur, public safety personnel will go through the neighborhood knocking on doors to notify residents of the risk of remaining in place. Act swiftly if told to evacuate.
Folks traveling in the Carolina Forest area are asked to use caution as smoke may reduce visibility, particularly after dark.
The incident response has involved approximately 410 personnel manning, among other vehicles, at least 127 fire apparatus. Personnel will continue to staff this incident until the fire is contained.
As of this time, no structures have succumbed to the wildfire, and no injuries are reported.