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10-03-2025
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Myrtle Beach woman ignited South Carolina wildfire that scorched 2K acres, authorities say
South Carolina authorities have arrested and charged a 40-year-old Myrtle Beach woman in connection with a fire that burned more than 2,000 acres around March 1. Alexandra Bialousow is charged with one count of arson/negligently allowing fire to spread to lands of another and one count of regulation of fires on certain lands, according to Horry County records. South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) law enforcement officials determined that a fire pit on Bialousow's property allegedly ignited the 2,000-acre Covington Drive Fire. "Bialousow is accused of not taking the proper precautions to prevent her debris burn from escaping and negligently allowing fire to spread to 'lands of another.' Witnesses reported seeing Bialousow intentionally start a fire in a backyard fire pit that was in close proximity to a tree line within Covington Lakes Subdivision on March 1," SCFC said in a press release. 175 Wildfires In North And South Carolina Force Some Evacuations An arrest warrant states that the suspect "did not have an appropriate water source readily available," nor "any garden tools on hand to control the fire, thus allowing the fire to spread to land owned by Walker Woods HOA." Read On The Fox News App Multiple Wildfires In The Carolinas Force Evacuations, Burn Ban Issued In South Carolina Several neighbors witnessed the fire start to spread, according to the warrant. Woman Accused Of Looting From Home In Palisades Fire Area While Wearing 'Palisades Strong' Shirt Certain neighborhoods in the Carolina Forest area were evacuated on March 1, but the order was lifted on Sunday. No structures were destroyed, and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire. If convicted, Bialousow would face possible imprisonment and fines. She has since been released from jail after posting $7,500 article source: Myrtle Beach woman ignited South Carolina wildfire that scorched 2K acres, authorities say
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Yahoo
Myrtle Beach woman ignited South Carolina wildfire that scorched 2K acres, authorities say
South Carolina authorities have arrested and charged a 40-year-old Myrtle Beach woman in connection with a fire that burned more than 2,000 acres around March 1. Alexandra Bialousow is charged with one count of arson/negligently allowing fire to spread to lands of another and one count of regulation of fires on certain lands, according to Horry County records. South Carolina Forestry Commission (SCFC) law enforcement officials determined that a fire pit on Bialousow's property allegedly ignited the 2,000-acre Covington Drive Fire. "Bialousow is accused of not taking the proper precautions to prevent her debris burn from escaping and negligently allowing fire to spread to 'lands of another.' Witnesses reported seeing Bialousow intentionally start a fire in a backyard fire pit that was in close proximity to a tree line within Covington Lakes Subdivision on March 1," SCFC said in a press release. 175 Wildfires In North And South Carolina Force Some Evacuations An arrest warrant states that the suspect "did not have an appropriate water source readily available," nor "any garden tools on hand to control the fire, thus allowing the fire to spread to land owned by Walker Woods HOA." Read On The Fox News App Multiple Wildfires In The Carolinas Force Evacuations, Burn Ban Issued In South Carolina Several neighbors witnessed the fire start to spread, according to the warrant. Woman Accused Of Looting From Home In Palisades Fire Area While Wearing 'Palisades Strong' Shirt Certain neighborhoods in the Carolina Forest area were evacuated on March 1, but the order was lifted on Sunday. No structures were destroyed, and no injuries were reported as a result of the fire. If convicted, Bialousow would face possible imprisonment and fines. She has since been released from jail after posting $7,500 article source: Myrtle Beach woman ignited South Carolina wildfire that scorched 2K acres, authorities say
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08-03-2025
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South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire
A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday. Alexandra Bialousow, 40, of Myrtle Beach was arrested Thursday on charges of negligently allowed fire to spread and starting a fire in woodlands, grasslands or other places without taking certain precautions, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission. The commission said witnesses reported seeing Bialousow start a fire Sunday in a backyard fire pit close to a tree line in the Covington Lakes Subdivision. "According to the arrest warrant, the suspect 'did not have an appropriate water source readily available,' nor did she 'have any garden tools on hand to control the fire, thus allowing the fire to spread to land owned by Walker Woods HOA," the commission said in a statement. That fire grew to become the still-active Covington Drive Fire near Myrtle Beach, one of the largest of the more than 175 wildfires that burned across the state over the last week, according to officials. Bialousow did not immediately respond to a request for comment Saturday. As of Saturday afternoon, the Covington Drive Fire was 55% contained, according to the forestry commission. No major injuries have been reported from the fires. Abnormally dry conditions have fueled wildfires that scorched more than 4,000 acres statewide and prompted evacuations, according to the office of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. McMaster declared a state of emergency in response to the fires on Sunday. 'Dangerous wildfire conditions require that a statewide burning ban remain in effect until further notice," he said in a statement. "Those who violate this ban will be subject to criminal prosecution.' Neither the governor's office nor the Myrtle Beach Police Department immediately responded to a request for comment on Bialousow's arrest. Bialousow is set to appear in court in Horry County on April 15. If convicted, each charge carries a possible sentence of up to 30 days imprisonment or fines. This article was originally published on
Yahoo
08-03-2025
- Yahoo
South Carolina woman arrested in connection with Myrtle Beach wildfire
A woman accused of igniting a more than 2,000 acre wildfire last week in South Carolina, threatening the lives and homes of hundreds, has been arrested and charged, officials said on Friday. Alexandra Bialousow, 40, of Myrtle Beach was arrested Thursday on charges of negligently allowed fire to spread and starting a fire in woodlands, grasslands or other places without taking certain precautions, according to the South Carolina Forestry Commission. The commission said witnesses reported seeing Bialousow start a fire Sunday in a backyard fire pit close to a tree line in the Covington Lakes Subdivision. "According to the arrest warrant, the suspect 'did not have an appropriate water source readily available,' nor did she 'have any garden tools on hand to control the fire, thus allowing the fire to spread to land owned by Walker Woods HOA," the commission said in a statement. That fire grew to become the still-active Covington Drive Fire near Myrtle Beach, one of the largest of the more than 175 wildfires that burned across the state over the last week, according to officials. Bialousow did not immediately respond to a request for comment Saturday. As of Saturday afternoon, the Covington Drive Fire was 55% contained, according to the forestry commission. No major injuries have been reported from the fires. Abnormally dry conditions have fueled wildfires that scorched more than 4,000 acres statewide and prompted evacuations, according to the office of South Carolina Gov. Henry McMaster. McMaster declared a state of emergency in response to the fires on Sunday. 'Dangerous wildfire conditions require that a statewide burning ban remain in effect until further notice," he said in a statement. "Those who violate this ban will be subject to criminal prosecution.' Neither the governor's office nor the Myrtle Beach Police Department immediately responded to a request for comment on Bialousow's arrest. Bialousow is set to appear in court in Horry County on April 15. If convicted, each charge carries a possible sentence of up to 30 days imprisonment or fines. This article was originally published on
