Horry County fire offers reminder about generator safety following blaze
A misplaced generator led to a small fire at a Conway area residence during Hurricane Dorian.
While the damage was minimal, Horry County Fire and Rescue was using the blaze to remind people about generator safety.
The fire was reported on Denine Drive on Thursday morning, according to HCFR Spokesman Tony Casey.
A generator was placed too close to the vinyl siding of a mobile home, leading to the fire. The interior of the home didn’t catch fire, but there was smoke damage.
Horry County Fire Rescue stated that people should never operate a generator in standing water and advises people to always put extra room between a running generator and material that could catch fire.
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, generator hazards include:
- Shocks and electrocution from improper use of power or accidentally energizing other electrical systems.
- Carbon monoxide from a generator’s exhaust.
- Fires from improperly refueling a generator inappropriately storing the fuel for a generator.
- Noise and vibration hazards
This story was originally published September 5, 2019 at 8:32 PM.
