What We Know About This Month's Myrtle Beach Fires

By ashley nash baltazar

Unusually dry and windy weather caused fires to spread across North and South Carolina earlier this month. While some of these were natural occurrences, a woman was found guilty of setting a blaze along the woods behind her own home.

With Myrtle Beach and the Carolinas being popular travel destinations, you might be wondering whether it's safe to travel there amid the chaos. Here's what we know about the conditions. 

Since late February, local firefighters in North and South Carolina have been battling as many as 375 eruptions. The fires extend as far as West Georgia. 

Blazes as Far as West Georgia

South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster declared it a state of emergency, enlisting the help of the National Guard to prevent the spread.

Governor Issued a State of Emergency

Firefighters were seen tackling a raging blaze on Carolina Forest Boulevard. This fire is inclusive of the Walker Woods, Waterbridge and Avalon areas.

Most Impacted Area of the Carolinas 

The majority of Horry County was asked to evacuate. The fire was reported to be contained to up to 30 percent. Firefighters also safeguarded areas around the fires. 

Evacuation & Prevention 

Even amid the turmoil their facing, the Carolinas have acknowledged that California has also sustained major losses due to fire in recent months.

The Carolinas Acknowledge California

Millions of acres were burned throughout Southern California. The widespread impact of fires throughout the country has been attributed to climate change. 

Millions of Acres Gone and Man-Made Changes

It's unknown what kind of damage climate change could cause in the Carolinas and other parts of the country. The Trump Administration continues to gut initiative funding. 

Ecological Safety At-Risk as Initiatives Are Gutted

Locals were asked to evacuate, and no injuries were sustained. Travelers are also being asked to avoid traveling to the area as there's still a potential for the fires to grow. 

Travelers Have Been Advised Not to Visit

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