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Myrtle Beach FiresMassive wildfires near Myrtle Beach have led to a state of emergency. A 15,000-acre area of Horry County is affected.

Myrtle Beach Fires: Horry County

Already, thousands of people have been evacuated from the North Myrtle Beach area of South Carolina as winds push the fire closer to the community. Nearly 50 homes have already been destroyed from the flames, and as much as 8,000 acres of land charred. Thus far, no injuries have been reported.

All North Myrtle Beach schools have closed for the day. North Myrtle Beach’s City Hall and the House of Blues at Barefoot Landing have both been turned into emergency shelters.

[Map: Barefoot Landing's House of Blues]

Firefighters believe the fire began in some woods near Conway, though they aren’t yet sure what caused it.

Myrtle Beach Fire Video

The following Myrtle Beach fire video shows raw images of the flames captured by someone in the area:

Next is clip submitted by a viewer showing heavy smoke from the South Carolina fire:

Finally, this video from CBS’s “The Early Show” features shots taken from near the frontlines of the Myrtle Beach fires:











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2 Archived Responses to “ VIDEO: Myrtle Beach Fires Spark State of Emergency ”

  1. Donna Jeter
    Apr 23, 2009

    Could someone tell me what areas the wildfire in SC have affected? I have relatives in Wampee SC, which is a short distance behind Barefoot landing. I have relatives there and cannot reach them. Donna

  2. Amanda
    Apr 23, 2009

    Type your comment here. Hi , I dont know if this helps or not but iIsearched Wampee and it looks like it about 100miles from the fire of North Myrtle Beach! mostly the barefoot landing area. I hope your family is ok! I live in va and we vacation there in the summer. I saw it on the news today. hope this helps!