GARDEN CITY, S.C. (WBTW) — Two people died in a Sunday morning fire in Garden City, according to Murrells Inlet-Garden City Fire District Deputy Chief Jeff Kosto.
The fire happened in the 500 block of Woodland Drive, officials said. Crews were called at 2:55 a.m. to a two-story home, Kosto said.
Adam Scott, 23, of the Myrtle Beach area, and Bridget Maciver, 21, of the Garden City area, both died from injuries in the fire, according to Horry County Deputy Coroner Darris Fowler.
One person was able to escape without injuries, Kosto said.
Nineteen firefighters responded to the fire, Kosto said. Horry County Fire Rescue, Midway Fire Rescue, and the Surfside Beach Fire Department assisted.
News13 initially reached out for information on Sunday afternoon but weren’t provided details until Monday morning.
No other details were immediately available. The fire remains under investigation.
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