Horry County fire officials warn of charger fire risks during Fire Prevention Week

HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) – Horry County and Myrtle Beach fire departments are marking this year’s Fire Prevention Week with the theme “Charge Into Fire Safety.”

They are warning the community that overcharging lithium-ion batteries can lead to major fires.

Fire investigators say a scooter charger that overheated is the likely cause of a multi-alarm fire that destroyed a Horry County home. Horry County Fire Rescue said the charger sparked the blaze…

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