HCFR Crews Fought A Fire That Spread Nearly 6 Acres

The firefighters fought to keep the brush fire from reaching structures off nearby Pope Mountain Road.

On Tuesday, Horry County Fire Rescue crews fought to put out a fire that spread nearly 6 acres.

Around 1:45p.m., crews arrived to the 1000 block of Gilbert Road.

The firefighters fought to keep the brush fire from reaching structures off nearby Pope Mountain Road.

The incident was under control around 4:45p.m.

Smoke remained visible in the area and will likely linger.