HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Fireworks stores across Horry County are reporting strong sales heading into the July 4th weekend, even as fire officials urge residents to skip personal-use fireworks amid a severe drought.
Horry County Fire Rescue has warned that vegetation across the region is extremely dry, and any ignition source could potentially spark a wildfire, putting lives and property at risk.
Officials have advised residents to forgo personal fireworks and instead attend professional shows held throughout the county…