Severe storms didn't put out Carolina Forest's 2,000-acre wildfire, but officials expressed hope that the desperately-needed rain will help them contain it.

Horry County Fire Rescue posted a heartfelt ‘thank you’ Thursday morning to all of the fire-rescue agencies who have helped with the Carolina Forest community fire. “Horry County isn’t your home, but you’re sure as heck fighting fire like it is,

Horry County is under a tornado watch and wind advisory as severe storms are expected by this afternoon. Fire crews continue to battle a 2K+ acre wildfire.