Severe storms didn't put out Carolina Forest's 2,000-acre wildfire, but officials expressed hope that the desperately-needed rain will help them contain it.

Horry County is under a tornado watch and wind advisory as severe storms are expected by this afternoon. Fire crews continue to battle a 2K+ acre wildfire.

SC Forestry Commission investigators will be in Carolina Forest this week to begin searching for the Myrtle Beach-area wildfire's origin, state officials said.

Firefighters continue to battle a wildfire that has grown in the Myrtle Beach area. Horry County officials report when the fire that became the massive blaze began.

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A 1,600-acre wildfire in Carolina Forest did not destroy any homes or businesses, officials said. Residents expressed gratitude for the firefighting efforts.

News First Alert Weather Team issued a First Alert Weather Day for Wednesday because of the potential of strong, severe storms. The First Alert Weather team also said gusty winds would arrive Wednesday before the rain does,

Check here for updates as hundreds of crews work to contain the 2,059-acre fire that broke out on Covington Drive Saturday in the Carolina Forest area. 3:30 P.M. TUESDAY Horry County officials said there’s still no timeline as to when International Drive may reopen,