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One dead after Saturday House fire in Horry County, officials say

A Horry County EMS unit at Station 23 in the Conway area.
A Horry County EMS unit at Station 23 in the Conway area. jbell@thesunnews.com

One person has died after a residential fire in Conway, according to the Horry County Coroner’s Office.

Sylvia Thompson, 72, died from smoke inhalation, said Deputy Coroner Patty Bellamy.

Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a call about 6:45 p.m. Saturday on Claridy Road. The fire was under control by 8:30 p.m.

The Conway Fire Department assisted on the call.

The fire will be investigated.

This story was originally published January 15, 2023 at 12:18 PM.

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