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Myrtle Beach Fires

Dozens of homes have been destroyed, close to 15,000 acres torched and thousands of residents and visitors have been relocated to shelters due to some of the worst wild fires the East Coast has seen in generations.

Gov. Mark Sanford of South Carolina has declared a state of emergency in the area.

No injuries have been reported so far, thank goodness.

The following shelters are open in the North Myrtle Beach area for anyone evacuated from their homes:

- North Myrtle Beach Aquatics & Fitness Center (Red Cross) 1100 Second Ave. South
- House of Blues (Red Cross) 4640 Highway 17
- Barefoot Church (Red Cross) 701 Main St.
- Thirsty Turtle (Pet Friendly) 9668 N. Kings Hwy.

And anyone with special medical needs may contact the S.C. Dept. of Health & Environmental Control at (803) 898-3432

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