Murrells Inlet house fire claims the life of man. Coroner releases name of victim
An 88-year-old man has died two days after a house fire in Murrells Inlet.
David McLellan died Wednesday at Doctors Hospital of Augusta from smoke-related injuries sustained in the house fire, according to Horry County Chief Deputy Coroner Tamara Willard by email.
The fire occurred about noon March 31, 2025, at his home on Offshore Drive, Willard said.
It is unclear how the fire started.
This story was originally published April 3, 2025 at 10:32 AM.