North Myrtle Beach crews respond to multiple fires as lightning storm goes through region

NORTH MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WBTW) — Emergency crews in North Myrtle Beach crews responded to at least two fires Thursday afternoon as lightning-packed storms rolled through across the Grand Strand.

North Myrtle Beach Fire Rescue responded to an attic fire on 33rd Avenue North and a lightning strike on 7th Avenue South. The 33rd Avenue North fire in the Duffy Street area was brought under control, a city spokesperson said.

Crews also responded to 13th Avenue South, after a tree outside a home was hit by lightning, the spokesperson said. The tree took down a service line and ripped weather head from the home. Santee Cooper is on scene of that home. No injuries were reported.

No additional information was immediately available. Count on News13 for updates.

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