A blaze raged across North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on April 23, 2009. Residents were ordered to evacuate their homes and shelters were set up. As of 9:30 a.m. EST, on Friday, April 24, 2009, at least 70 homes were destroyed and hundreds of others were damaged. The fire was about 50% contained.News & Observer: Winds may push S.C. fire (April 24, 2009) The fire, which scorched over 19,000 acres, began on the afternoon of April 22, 2009.Los Angeles Times: Myrtle Beach Fire Claims 70 Homes, Officials Say (April 23, 2009)
Emergency Shelters
At least three emergency shelters were set up on April 23, 2009.CharlotteObserver.com: Wildfire burns 40 homes at N. Myrtle Beach (April 23, 2009)
- House of Blues, U.S. 17 Bypass, North Myrtle Beach
- Barefoot Church, Main Street, North Myrtle Beach
- North Myrtle Beach Aquatic and Fitness Center, 2nd Avenue South, North Myrtle Beach
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Fire raged near Myrtle Beach leading to the evacuation of 2,500 area residentsNews & Observer: Blaze Destroys 40 Homes in Myrtle Beach (April 23, 2009)
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Fire continued into the morning of Friday, April 24, 2009
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Strong winds drove the fires through the woods and over Highway 22 and into populated areas
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Heavy smoke led to road closures
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Shelters were set up
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S.C. Forestry Commission expected more acres to be burned on ThursdayNews & Observer: Blaze Destroys 40 Homes in Myrtle Beach (April 23, 2009)
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On the morning of April 23, 2009, the American Red Cross asked for a mobile kennel unit to come and provide shelter for displaced pets who are not allowed in regular shelters
