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One injury, ‘significant damage’ in North Myrtle Beach Flea Market fire

UPDATE: 3:51 p.m.

The fire is under control. The cause of the fire is under investigation by Horry County Fire Rescue. HCFR spokesperson Tony Casey said one person sustained a minor injury, which was treated on-scene and did not require transportation to a hospital.

There is “significant damage” to the flea market building, Casey said.

Casey said people should continue to avoid the immediate area, which is still closed off for investigation.

Original story:

Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a large fire at the North Myrtle Beach Flea Market on Wednesday afternoon.

The fire started around 2 p.m. As of 3 p.m., firefighters continued to battle the blaze and get it under control.

HCFR rescue called it a three-alarm fire and asked people to avoid the area as multiple agencies battle the blaze. There is no word on any potential injuries yet.

HCFR spokesperson Tony Casey said the agency is receiving assistance from North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue and Calabash Fire Department in North Carolina.

Firefighters respond to a flea market fire in north myrtle beach in the grand strand, sc. The fire was ongoing as of 2:30 p.m. as Horry County Fire Rescue fought to get the blaze under control
Firefighters respond to a flea market fire in north myrtle beach in the grand strand, sc. The fire was ongoing as of 2:30 p.m. as Horry County Fire Rescue fought to get the blaze under control Jason Lee jlee@thesunnews.com

This story was originally published February 3, 2021 at 2:46 PM.

Jenna Farhat
The Sun News
Jenna Taha Farhat is a reporter from Wichita, Kansas covering breaking news in Myrtle Beach and Horry County. She speaks Arabic.
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