Smoke, flare-ups visible from outside fire near Highway 501, Horry County Fire Rescue says

Smoke, flare-ups visible from outside fire near Highway 501, Horry County Fire Rescue says

HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) -- Significant smoke and flare-ups may be visible in the area of Highway 501 from an outside fire, Horry County Fire Rescue said Thursday night. HCFR said it may be related to the nearby seven-acre fire, which originally broke out on March 28. Crews from HCFR are working with the South Carolina Forestry Commission to strengthen fire breaks and extinguish hot spots. No structures are currently threatened, HCFR said. Mid…