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The Horry County scrap metal pile fire
DevelopingNext check Oct 31: Confirmation of full extinguishment, the end of traffic restrictions, and whether any smoke advisory remains in effect.
Where it stands
The scrap metal pile fire near Highway 544 in Conway was contained Thursday afternoon, October 29, but extinguishment work, heavy smoke and traffic disruption continued during the response. As of the report aired early Friday, October 30, there was no verified update confirming the fire was fully extinguished or that road restrictions remained in force.
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The story so far
Update 1
Conway scrap fire contained after blocking Highway 544 traffic
Crews contained the burning scrap pile Thursday afternoon, but smoke and firefighting continued. By early Friday, extinguishment and road-reopening times remained unverified.
Still open after this report
- The time of full extinguishment, the road-reopening time and the actual duration of the smoke remain unverified. Injury status, cause and damage have not been established.
History
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Who's involved
Organizations
- Horry County Police Departmentlaw enforcement agency1 report
Places
- ConwayConway, SC, United States of America1 report
Every outlet we read on this story
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