Horry County's Highway 31 Fire ... 10 Years Later

4/22/2019 (Permalink)

Follow the proper burn procedures to reduce the risk of this happening again!

On April 22, 10 years ago, at 12:02 p.m., the first 911 call reporting a fire on Woodlawn Drive in Conway was made.

That enormous fire, dubbed the Highway 31 Fire, would become one of the largest and most destructive wildfires in South Carolina history - with more than 19,000 acres burned.

Located within the Buist Tract, a perfect mix of weather and flammable landscaping created a horrible scene for The Grand Strand and first responders.

Although we are grateful that no one was seriously injured or killed, the fire did destroy numerous structures and the damage costs reached into the tens of millions of dollars all over Horry County.

It is important to remember that Horry and Georgetown Counties do face wildfire risks, but that we can take measures to give ourselves and our property the best chance of survival during one.

If you have had fire damage to your home or business, call SERVPRO as soon as it is safe to do so, we can help!