Thursday, April 23, 2009

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North Myrtle Beach, SC (AP) - More than 2,000 people have been forced to leave their homes in North Myrtle Beach, as a wildfire near the coast has damaged several dozen homes.
No injuries have been reported.


Emergency officials banged on doors this morning to get people to leave. The fire jumped state Highway 22 about 1:30 this morning as strong winds pushed the blaze through woods toward the Barefoot Landing development. The sprawling complex of house, condominiums and golf courses is separated from the beaches by the Intracoastal Waterway. Officials at the Grand Dunes Resort say neither of their golf courses have not been affected.


Officials hope the waterway will act as a natural firebreak to protect more populated areas closer to the beach.


The fire started yesterday. The cause has not been determined.

Fire near Grande Dunes Members - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynob4MX_9_A
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2 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    I'm told by my Grande Dunes contact that GD is fine right now. Here's hoping!
    -LC

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  2. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 2:23 PM

    A spokesman with the Brandon Agency, who represents Grande Dunes sent out a statement regarding the fire.

    "Just wanted to provide an update about the fire as there are a lot of rumors flying around out there. We just spoke with Grande Dunes representatives who reported that neither The Members Club nor The Resort Club were affected by the fire. Both courses will be open for play tomorrow morning, as normal," said Cheryl Harden, in a news release.

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