Published: April 23, 2009
South Carolina Wildfire near Myrtle Beach
Firefighters say a coastal wildfire has spread in one of the busiest tourist spots in South Carolina, destroying more than three dozen homes. No injuries have been reported in the fire that started Wednesday afternoon. State Forestry Commission spokesman Scott Hawkins said Thursday morning that the fire had jumped state Highway 22 near North Myrtle Beach and has burned about 40 homes.He said gusty winds were making the situation worse.
But then this happened :)
News - Breaking News
Saturday, Apr. 25, 2009
Owners pick up puppy burned in Myrtle Beach area fire
A couple burned out of their home in Barefoot Resort has picked up the black puppy that woke them up to flee as the fire approached early Thursday morning. Donna and Jim Finley were reunited this morning with 10-month-old Onyx, who had been recuperating at the Animal Hospital of North Myrtle Beach from burns to his stomach, rear and all four paws.
Onyx is expected to make a full recovery. The Finleys' home didn't fare as well. The house in Barefoot Resort was destroyed by the fire.
The animal hospital, which treated Onyx for free, has treated or housed a dozen other animals affected by the fire.
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