NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) -- Emergency crews are responding to a boat fire off the North Myrtle Beach coast, officials said Monday.

Crews from the city's fire and police departments are working with the U.S. Coast Guard and Horry County Fire Rescue to help contain the blaze off the Cherry Grove coastline.

The boat crew is being transported back to shore, and no injuries had been reported. No further information was immediately available.

Count on News13 for updates.

* * *

Adam Benson joined the News13 digital team in January 2024. He is a veteran South Carolina reporter with previous stops at the Greenwood Index-Journal, Post & Courier and The Sun News in Myrtle Beach. Adam is a Boston native and University of Utah graduate. Follow Adam on X, formerly Twitter, at @AdamNewshound1

See Full Page