Sunday, May 19 2013 8:25 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:25:56 GMT
First responders and officers of the law joined together Friday to raise money for one of their own who was hospitalized shortly after the devastating fire in Windsor Green.More >>
On Sunday morning, a post from the Horry County Sheriff's Office's Facebook page announced that Deputy Sheriff Tim Causey has passed away. More >>
Friday, May 3 2013 7:45 PM EDT2013-05-03 23:45:10 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – It's been six weeks since the Carolina Forest Fire ripped through the Windsor Green subdivision, but some neighbors say remnants of the destruction are still too close to home. "It'sMore >>
It's been six weeks since the Carolina Forest Fire ripped through the Windsor Green subdivision, but some neighbors say remnants of the destruction are still too close to home.More >>
Thursday, April 18 2013 2:33 PM EDT2013-04-18 18:33:54 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A lieutenant with the Horry County Police Department has been recognized as Employee of the Quarter for his efforts in ensuring the safety of all residents in the Windsor GreenMore >>
A lieutenant with the Horry County Police Department has been recognized as Employee of the Quarter for his efforts in ensuring the safety of all residents in the Windsor Green complex during the Carolina Forest Fire.More >>
Friday, April 12 2013 6:37 PM EDT2013-04-12 22:37:48 GMT
The Carolina Forest Fire that swept through the Windsor Green community destroyed 26 apartment buildings, several cars, and damaged many other properties.More >>
The Carolina Forest Fire that swept through the Windsor Green community destroyed 26 apartment buildings, several cars, and damaged many other properties.More >>
Thursday, April 11 2013 3:04 PM EDT2013-04-11 19:04:26 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – The Hilton Garden Inn at the Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach is hosting a Community Gathering Thursday for the people affected by the fire at Windsor Green. The hotel willMore >>
The Hilton Garden Inn at the Coastal Grand Mall in Myrtle Beach is hosting a Community Gathering Thursday for the people affected by the fire at Windsor Green.More >>
Friday, April 5 2013 11:21 AM EDT2013-04-05 15:21:09 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) - Many of the fire victims were renters at Windsor Green, which means they could be dealing with more when it comes to putting the pieces of their home back together. However,More >>
This morning we are talking about the importance of renter's insurance: how much it's going to cost you, how much coverage you should have and when you can expect a payout from your company in case you ever need it.More >>
Wednesday, April 3 2013 7:29 PM EDT2013-04-03 23:29:32 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) – Just weeks after a brush fire destroyed dozens of homes in Windsor Green, some people are taking extra steps to make the areas in the woods around their homes safer. KyleMore >>
Just weeks after a brush fire destroyed dozens of homes in Windsor Green, some people are taking extra steps to make the areas in the woods around their homes safer.More >>
Friday, March 29 2013 9:34 AM EDT2013-03-29 13:34:48 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) - Nearly twenty hours of dash cam video from eight different Horry County Police cars detail exactly what happened the first moment officers entered the complex on March 16th. "PondMore >>
Nearly twenty hours of dash cam video from eight different Horry County Police cars detail exactly what happened the first moment officers entered the complex on March 16th.More >>
Tuesday, March 26 2013 7:48 PM EDT2013-03-26 23:48:41 GMT
Ninety four calls came into the Horry County 911 Center concerning the Carolina Forest fire on March 16th, which destroyed 26 buildings leaving more than a hundred people homeless at the Windsor GreenMore >>
Leaders at the Horry County 911 Center in Conway are looking to make improvements after the Carolina Forest Fire.More >>
Monday, March 25 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-03-25 22:04:12 GMT
It's been more than a week since a fire took the homes of more than a hundred people at Windsor Green complex in Carolina Forest, but that hasn't stopped the on going efforts to help support victims. MondayMore >>
Vouchers, handouts, and first month's rent - local organizations are stepping up to help more than a hundred victims of the Carolina Forest Fire
Sunday, March 24 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-03-24 23:56:21 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) –Christopher Lecz is walking 30 miles to the aide of the Carolina Forest fire victims. All the donations he collects during his walk will be given directly to families in need,More >>
Christopher Lecz is walking 30 miles to the aide of the Carolina Forest fire victims. All the donations he collects during his walk will be given directly to families in need, and restaurant group Centra Archy will match the total amount of funds raised.More >>
Saturday, March 23 2013 7:25 PM EDT2013-03-23 23:25:34 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – A major push to get the Carolina Forest fire families get back on their feet is underway. All week long members throughout the community have donated items at drop off site atMore >>
A major push to get the Carolina Forest fire victims back on their feet is underway. All week long members throughout the community have donated items at the X Gym Sports Mall drop-off-site. More >>
Saturday, March 23 2013 7:22 PM EDT2013-03-23 23:22:11 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is asking the US Small Business Administration to declare Horry County a disaster area following the Carolina Forest fire. Governor HaleyMore >>
South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley is asking the US Small Business Administration to declare Horry County a disaster area following the Carolina Forest fire.More >>
Saturday, March 23 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-03-23 15:36:19 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Signs of life before the Windsor Green fire protrudes from the rubble. But nearly a week after the fire, people who lost their homes in the blaze are still paying hundreds ofMore >>
Signs of life before the Windsor Green fire protrude from the rubble, but nearly a week after the fire, people who lost their homes in the blaze are still paying hundreds of dollars to the community Home Owners Association. More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 5:25 PM EDT2013-03-22 21:25:24 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Horry County officials confirm that the first 911 call related to the fire in Carolina Forest actually came in at 5:08 p.m., three minutes before the previously-reported time. Apparently,More >>
Horry County officials confirm that the first 911 call related to the fire in Carolina Forest actually came in at 5:08 p.m., three minutes before the previously-reported time.More >>
Friday, March 22 2013 7:04 AM EDT2013-03-22 11:04:28 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Three Horry County Police Officers are being called heroes after they each took a part in ensuring residents of the Windsor Green condominium complex were out of their homesMore >>
Three Horry County Police Officers are being called heroes after they each took a part in ensuring residents of the Windsor Green condominium complex were out of their homes safely Saturday.More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 4:59 PM EDT2013-03-21 20:59:34 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - The president of the Horry/Georgetown Fire Chiefs Association released a statement regarding the Carolina Forest Fire Thursday morning, commending the first responders and expressingMore >>
The president of the Horry/Georgetown Fire Chiefs Association released a statement regarding the Carolina Forest Fire Thursday morning, commending the first responders and expressing condolences for the lost family pets. More >>
Thursday, March 21 2013 11:17 AM EDT2013-03-21 15:17:18 GMT
Tune in to WMBF News on Wednesday, March 20 at 7 p.m. for an hour-long special focusing on the Carolina Forest Fire. WMBF News will have complete coverage on the latest on the investigation, share victim'sMore >>
On Wednesday at 7 p.m., WMBF News presented "Rebuild, Recover, Renew," an hour-long special focusing on the Carolina Forest Fire, and helped raise over $2,700 for fire victims. More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 11:33 PM EDT2013-03-21 03:33:06 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) – Each building destroyed in Saturday's fire had either a smoke detector or fire alarm inside, according to Horry County Fire Chief Fred Crosby. Chief Crosby spoke to CarolinaMore >>
Each building destroyed in Saturday's fire had either a smoke detector or fire alarm inside, according to Horry County Fire Chief Fred Crosby.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 11:10 PM EDT2013-03-21 03:10:15 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF)- Today was the first time Nick Mazzola was able to walk back through what is left of his home in Windsor Green. He lived there for three years and is planning on getting marriedMore >>
Today was the first time Nick Mazzola was able to walk back through what is left of his home in Windsor Green. He lived there for three years and is planning on getting married in just over two months so he hoped he would find his wedding rings he purchased last week.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 7:55 PM EDT2013-03-20 23:55:08 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) - Throughout this week we've heard one unbelievable story after another. Some are heartbreaking, others are uplifting. WMBF News Anchor Heather Biance has the opportunity ofMore >>
Throughout this week we've heard one unbelievable story after another. Some are heartbreaking, others are uplifting.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 6:49 PM EDT2013-03-20 22:49:55 GMT
Everyone who lived in Windsor Green is trying to take inventory of what they lost in the fire. More >>
Everyone who lived in Windsor Green is trying to take inventory of what they lost in the fire. But for those who were renting and didn't have renters insurance, they are dealing with the burden of replacing everything they owned, at their own expense.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 6:00 PM EDT2013-03-20 22:00:40 GMT
The tones go out and Scot Boyter is back to work hopping in his truck and going to the next call, and this the same routine Boyter has had for 19 years working as a fire fighter and EMT with the HorryMore >>
Scot Boyter is back to work on Wednesday after being credited for saving a woman's life from a wild fire.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-03-20 21:06:39 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) – Those looking to assist families displaced by the fire in Carolina Forest that destroyed or damaged 26 buildings in the Windsor Green complex have several options. At thisMore >>
Those looking to assist families displaced by the fire in Carolina Forest that destroyed or damaged 26 buildings in the Windsor Green complex have several options. More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-03-20 20:30:47 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - Though the Carolina Forest Fire left the residents in 26 buildings of Windsor Green temporarily homeless, one woman found something in the rubble to help piece her life back together. ItMore >>
Though the Carolina Forest Fire left the residents in 26 buildings of Windsor Green temporarily homeless, one woman found something in the rubble to help piece her life back together.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 11:36 AM EDT2013-03-20 15:36:09 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) - The official response time for the fire at Windsor Green on Saturday has been narrowed down to 4 minutes and 47 seconds, according to Horry County officials. Horry County FireMore >>
The official response time for the fire at Windsor Green on Saturday has been narrowed down to 4 minutes and 47 seconds, according to Horry County officials.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 10:24 AM EDT2013-03-20 14:24:01 GMT
MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) - With the huge influx of donations from the community for victims of the Carolina Forest Fire, organizers are asking for help to reach out to the families that need these supplies. OneMore >>
With the huge influx of donations from the community for victims of the Carolina Forest Fire, organizers are asking for help to reach out to the families that need these supplies.More >>
Wednesday, March 20 2013 7:51 AM EDT2013-03-20 11:51:56 GMT
When fires swept through a Carolina Forest community many people lost everything. It's hard to comprehend that so much damage could happen so quickly. Consider This: It is truly a miracle that nobodyMore >>
It is truly a miracle that nobody died or was hurt… but the road to recovery will be long for so many families. Now is the time when our community steps in to help. And the people of the Grand Strand and Pee Dee have shown an outpouring of support.More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 8:19 PM EDT2013-03-20 00:19:33 GMT
The palm trees are still charred and the smell of smoke still lingers in the air as the owners and renters wait to be allowed to sift through their properties after Saturdays massive fire. For two daysMore >>
A&I Fire and Water Restoration representatives said owners and renters are expected to be allowed back to see what's left of their properties on Wednesday. More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 7:46 PM EDT2013-03-19 23:46:25 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The smoke has cleared at Windsor Green. But as neighbors piece together their belongings, they're also searching for their four-legged family members. "Today we had a littleMore >>
The smoke has cleared at Windsor Green, but as neighbors piece together their belongings, they also search for their four-legged family members. More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 1:17 PM EDT2013-03-19 17:17:14 GMT
NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, SC (WMBF) – Shocking video of flames ripping through homes is an all too familiar image to many in Horry County. Almost four years ago the Horry County Wildfire of 2009 charredMore >>
Shocking video of flames ripping through homes is an all too familiar image to many in Horry County. More >>
Before you donate to help victims of the Carolina Forest Fire, make sure you're giving to a reputable organization. Kathy Graham with the Better Business Bureau stopped by to discuss how to avoid scams.More >>
Tuesday, March 19 2013 8:54 AM EDT2013-03-19 12:54:22 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) – John Peters and Jay St. John said Saturday started off just like any other one this time of year, that was until they saw the black smoke rising from Carolina Forest. BothMore >>
John Peters and Jay St. John said Saturday started off just like any other one this time of year, that was until they saw the black smoke rising from Carolina Forest. Both men said they knew something was wrong and knew they needed to help.More >>
We talked to victims of the 2009 Horry County Wildfire to get their reaction to the massive Carolina Forest Fire, and to get an idea of what victims of this latest fire can expect in their future.More >>
After a media briefing with the governor on Monday, officials indicated they're a few steps closer to knowing what sparked the Carolina Forest Fire that left most of a community without homes. More >>
After a media briefing with the governor on Monday, officials indicated they're a few steps closer to knowing what sparked the Carolina Forest Fire that left most of a community without homes. More >>
Monday, March 18 2013 4:37 PM EDT2013-03-18 20:37:54 GMT
From Coastal Carolina University: Coastal Carolina University students, faculty and staff are collecting donations for 10 students who lost their lodgings and belongings in the Windsor Green fire at CarolinaMore >>
Coastal Carolina University students, faculty and staff are collecting donations for 10 students who lost their lodgings and belongings in the Windsor Green fire at Carolina ForestMore >>
Gov. Nikki Haley was accompanied by several local and state fire and emergency officials at the site of the Carolina Forest fire in the Windsor Green community. They confirmed that all residents have been accounted for, and that the fire was not sparked by natural causes. More >>
Monday, March 18 2013 1:11 PM EDT2013-03-18 17:11:16 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The Grand Strand Humane Society is working with residents of Windsor Green to help find pets that went missing in the chaos of the massive fire that devastated the communityMore >>
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – The Grand Strand Humane Society is working with residents of Windsor Green to help find pets that went missing in the chaos of the massive fire that devastated the communityMore >>
Monday, March 18 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-03-18 16:00:06 GMT
HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Reports of a fire in Carolina Forest are coming in and WMBF has received numerous photos. As information becomes more available, it will be posted and updated immediately. CopyrightMore >>
Horry County Fire and Rescue officials confirm a fire began at about 5 p.m. Saturday in Carolina Forest as a brush fire and quickly spread to the Windsor Green housing complex, destroying or damaging 26 buildings. More >>
Raw video shot from a helicopter as it circles over the Windsor Green housing complex to survey the damage done by the massive fire in Carolina Forest Saturday. In total, 108 units in 26 buildings were destroyed by the fire.More >>
Monday, March 18 2013 3:13 AM EDT2013-03-18 07:13:52 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) – The America Red Cross continues to offer shelter and other services to anyone affected by Saturday's fire in Carolina Forest, according to a news release sent Saturday morning TheyMore >>
Casework to determine financial assistance for individuals and families whose homes were damaged or destroyed in Saturday's fire in Carolina Forest will begin Monday at 10 a.m. The Red Cross encourages affected residents to go to the shelter at Beach Church.More >>
Sunday, March 17 2013 6:45 PM EDT2013-03-17 22:45:33 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) – None of the building sites affected by Saturdays' fire in the Windsor Green complex of Carolina Forest have been released by authorities, according to a news release sent byMore >>
None of the building sites affected by Saturdays' fire in the Windsor Green complex of Carolina Forest have been released by authorities, according to a news release sent by Windsor Green.More >>
Sunday, March 17 2013 12:59 AM EDT2013-03-17 04:59:20 GMT
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) - Dozens of residents in Windsor Green are now displaced by a massive brush fire that spread to damage and destroy 26 buildings in the complex Those displaced are at an evacuationMore >>
CAROLINA FOREST, SC (WMBF) - Dozens of residents in Windsor Green are now displaced by a massive brush fire that spread to damage and destroy 26 buildings in the complex Those displaced are at an evacuationMore >>
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Aerial and on-the-ground photos of the aftermath of the Carolina Forest Fire, which devastated the Windsor Green community on Saturday, March 16.More >>
Aerial and on-the-ground photos of the aftermath of the Carolina Forest Fire, which devastated the Windsor Green community on Saturday, March 16.More >>
Pets missing from the Windsor Green Fire March 16. If you have any information on these missing pets, please contact the Grand Strand Humane Society: (843) 918-4910 More >>
Pets missing from the Windsor Green Fire March 16. If you have any information on these missing pets, please contact the Grand Strand Humane Society: (843) 918-4910More >>
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