Multiple Fire Crews Respond to House Fire Holley Hill Drive, SC, GA

Fire crews responded to a house fire on Holley Hill Drive in Belvedere, South Carolina, with agencies including the North Augusta Public Safety Fire Division, Belvedere Fire Department, Dominion Energy, and Aiken County Sheriff's Office on the scene, though details remain limited. In related fire safety developments, Horry County Fire Rescue has introduced 80 sets of new Fire-Dex AeroFlex turnout gear made without PFAS, harmful 'forever chemicals' linked to cancer and other health issues. After positive field testing feedback on the gear’s durability, breathability, and fire safety, Horry County plans to outfit all crews with this non-PFAS gear, becoming the first in South Carolina to do so. These efforts are part of broader cancer-prevention initiatives and safety improvements led by Horry County Fire Rescue leadership, emphasizing the importance of protective equipment advancements in firefighting. The collaboration with Fire-Dex reflects ongoing progress in fire-rescue technology and procedures aimed at enhancing firefighter safety. The house fire incident and the gear rollout highlight active fire safety operations and preventive measures within South Carolina communities.