Business Temporarily Evacuated After Gas Leak in Horry County
By Nicole Townsend
Published: Oct. 16, 2026 at 7:13 PM GMT+2 | Updated: 4 hours ago
A business in Horry County, South Carolina, was temporarily evacuated on Friday due to a gas leak. Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR) responded to a reported incident at a commercial property on South Highway 57 in Little River at approximately 10:49 a.m.
Upon arrival, crews discovered a ruptured propane tank in the back of a car. They successfully mitigated the hazard using water to suppress the propane vapor. Thankfully, no injuries were reported, and the business resumed normal operations shortly after.
This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of safety measures and quick response times in such situations.
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