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House Explosion Reported in Loris, South Carolina
The Horry County Fire Rescue responded to a residential structure fire on Sky Bow Branch in Loris, South Carolina, at approximately 3:20 PM.
Due to the fire, lanes of Highway 701 traffic near the North Carolina state line have been closed.
A second alarm was activated to request additional resources to assist in firefighting efforts.
The situation remains active, and emergency crews are working to contain the fire and assess the extent of the damage.
The public is advised to avoid the area to minimize traffic delays and ensure the safety of first responders.
Further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. — Authorities have identified the woman killed in a fatal crash Monday morning that also left a child injured in Jefferson County.
According to the Jefferson County Coroner’s Office, the victim has been identified as 32-year-old Erica Nicole Austin, a resident of Birmingham.
The collision occurred early Monday morning and involved a passenger vehicle and a dump truck, said Center Point Fire District Chief Brandon Dahlen.
Emergency crews were dispatched to the scene shortly after the crash was reported.
Upon arrival, first responders found Austin critically injured. Despite efforts to assist, she was pronounced dead at the scene at 6:46 a.m.
A child who was traveling with Austin sustained injuries in the collision and was transported by Center Point Fire and Rescue to Children’s of Alabama for treatment. The child’s condition has not been released.
The driver of the dump truck was not injured, officials confirmed.
The impact of the collision led to a complete closure of the roadway for approximately five hours as authorities worked to investigate the scene and clear the wreckage.
The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office Traffic Accident Reconstruction Team is leading the investigation to determine the circumstances that led to the deadly crash.
No additional details have been released at this time.