Strength Through Community: Carolina Forest Wildfire Response Displays Resiliency and Unity

The recent wildfire in the Carolina Forest area of Horry County has been a challenging time for our community. The Myrtle Beach Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) extends our deepest gratitude to all the firefighters, emergency responders and national guard who worked tirelessly to protect our homes and loved ones. Their bravery and dedication ensured that no structures were destroyed and no injuries were reported.

Our heartfelt thanks also go to our local businesses, nonprofit organizations, churches and residents that supported both the firefighters and the affected residents during this crisis. Organizations like the American Red Cross played a pivotal role in providing essential services and relief to those impacted. Residents and local restaurants generously provided meals and hotels in the area offered discounted rates to evacuees, providing them with safe and comfortable accommodations during the evacuations.​

The Chamber and CVB worked to keep both residents and visitors informed. Timely travel updates and up-to-date communication on VisitMyrtleBeach.com ensured that everyone was aware of current conditions and that visitors were reassured that our region remained open for business. We also teamed up with the City of Myrtle Beach to share these important messages to national and regional news outlets.

The Carolina Forest Wildfire is not over with much more to be done on the road to recovery. One thing is for sure, this event highlights the resilience and unity of our community. On behalf of all our members, we are profoundly grateful to all who contributed during this challenging time and remain committed to supporting one another as we move forward.