Backyard burning believed to have started Carolina forest fires

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MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WTVD) — The investigation continues into what sparked the fires, the South Carolina Forestry Commission saying it’s believed the fires ignited due to someone’s backyard burning, not a prescribed burn. The air quality is a big concern as the fires continue to burn creating a lot of smoke.

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