One Hospitalized After House Fire on Todd Blvd in Conway, SC

Conway, SC (September 21, 2026) – A residential fire on Todd Boulevard sent one person to the hospital with minor injuries Sunday afternoon, September 20. 

The Horry County Fire Rescue was dispatched at 3:22 p.m. after smoke and flames were reported.

A second alarm brought additional resources to the scene. Two residences suffered heavy fire damage, and two more sustained exterior heat damage. The City of Conway Fire Department assisted at the scene.

Emergency units transported one person to the hospital due to injuries. The full scope of the injuries has not been specified. 

The American Red Cross of South Carolina is offering assistance to displaced residents. 

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

Our thoughts are with everyone affected as they recover and begin to rebuild.

When Is a Property Owner Liable for a Fire in Conway, SC?

Not every fire leads to a premises liability claim, but when faulty wiring, poor maintenance, or ignored safety codes play a role, a property owner or landlord can potentially be held responsible for resulting injuries or losses. 

South Carolina law generally requires landlords to maintain rental properties in a reasonably safe condition. This can include functioning smoke detectors, up-to-date electrical systems, and compliance with local fire codes.

When a fire spreads across multiple residences, as it can in closely spaced neighborhoods, questions can arise about whether proper fire-resistant construction, spacing, or maintenance standards were followed. 

If building and fire code violations contributed to how quickly a fire spread or how much damage resulted, it can become an important part of establishing liability. Records from these incidents are typically held by local code enforcement or fire officials and may need to be requested before they're no longer readily available.

For renters in Horry County, insurance can also complicate matters. A landlord's insurance may attempt to shift responsibility onto a tenant. Meanwhile, a tenant's renters insurance, if any exists, may not fully cover losses caused by a structural issue outside their control.

To sort out which party's negligence contributed to a fire and to what extent commonly requires reviewing maintenance records, prior complaints, and inspection history tied to the property. A personal injury lawyer can help gather these records, evaluate whether a property owner met their legal obligations, and explain what a premises liability claim may involve. 

At The Arndt Law Firm, we can review the circumstances of your fire and explain how South Carolina's premises liability standards may apply to your case. 

If you have any doubts, call The Arndt Law Firm at (843) 310-4645. We are here and ready to answer your questions.

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