Crews using new strategy to aid wildfire suppression efforts in Carolina Forest

Crews using new strategy to aid wildfire suppression efforts in Carolina Forest

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Crews this week will implement a new strategy to help aid wildfire suppression efforts in Carolina Forest, the state Forestry Commission said Saturday. Known as mastication, it involves the grinding of hazardous vegetation such as bushes and small trees into a layer of mulch, reducing flammable material and helping to keep flames from climbing. As of Saturday morning, officials said the 2,059-acre Covington Drive fir…

She's accused of starting the Carolina Forest wildfire. Her attorney says she's the scapegoat.

An attorney representing the woman accused of starting the Carolina Forest wildfire disputes her charges and contends she has been unfairly blamed for the still-burning blaze that has torched more than 2,000 acres.

Horry County Wildfire: Expert Attorney Challenges Arrest

Respected lawyer Johnny McCoy from Myrtle Beach has shared online footage discrediting the arrest of a Carolina Forest resident by the Horry County government in regards to the recent Horry County wildfire. The incident has raised questions about the procedures followed by law enforcement, particularly in how they assess and respond to such situations. McCoy’s video offers not just a rebuttal of the arrest, but also an in-depth look into the cir…