ICYMI: South Carolina Woman Arrested for Allegedly Starting MASSIVE 2,000-Acre Wildfires!
A South Carolina woman was arrested after allegedly setting a fire that tore through 2,059 acres, triggering a state of emergency. 🌐 #News #HorryCountySC #SouthCarolina #Crime
HORRY COUNTY, SC – A South Carolina woman has been arrested after authorities say she ignited a wildfire that tore through over 2,000 acres in Horry County, forcing evacuations and triggering a state of emergency. Alexandra Bialousow, 40, was taken into custody and booked at J. Reuben Long Detention Center. She faces charges of negligently allowing fire to spread to the property of another and unlawfully setting fire in woodlands or grasslands without taking proper precautions.
Blaze Erupts, Forces Evacuations
The wildfire, named the Covington Drive Fire, ignited on March 1, 2025, in the Convington Lakes Subdivision of Carolina Forest.
Witnesses reported seeing Bialousow start a fire in a backyard fire pit near a wooded area.
Officials say she failed to take necessary precautions, had no proper water source, and made no effort to contain the flames.
Within hours, the fire exploded in size, sending thick smoke across Horry County. The sky turned an eerie orange as flames consumed the tree line, spreading dangerously close to homes.
Evacuations were swiftly ordered in multiple neighborhoods across the Grand Strand.
By the following day, March 2, evacuation orders were lifted in Carolina Forest, located just 10 miles from Myrtle Beach.
National Guard Joins Fight as Fire Spreads
The South Carolina National Guard deployed Black Hawk helicopters to help battle the inferno, while local and state fire crews worked tirelessly to gain control.
Officials declared a state of emergency as firefighters struggled to contain the blaze.
Despite the fire’s intensity, no homes or structures were lost, and no injuries were reported.
Arrest and Charges
Authorities accused Bialousow of carelessly allowing her fire to spread, leading to one of the largest wildfires in the region in recent years. She was booked into J. Reuben Long Detention Center and released after posting a $15,000 bond.
The investigation into the fire remains active as officials work to determine the full extent of the damage caused by the blaze.
A Moment for Reflection
The residents who faced this devastating wildfire will never forget the fear and uncertainty of those days, but their resilience in the face of danger is undeniable. The strength of the Horry County community was evident as firefighters, neighbors, and emergency crews worked together to protect lives and homes. While the scars of the fire remain, the determination to rebuild and safeguard the future stands as a powerful example of unity and perseverance. Thanks for reading this article, we appreciate it! Until next time, remember: you deserve to feel good today! — Jack and Kitty Norton, Founders and Editors
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