HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WBTW) — A Bucksport home was heavily damaged in a fire late Friday morning, according to Horry County Fire Rescue.

HCFR responded at 11:38 a.m. to the home in the 1000 block of Bucksport Road. The fire was brought under control and no injuries were reported.

Traffic was blocked in the area of Bucksport and Port Harrelson roads while crews worked at the scene. The road has since been reopened.

One person will be offered assistance by the American Red Cross, HCFR said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Georgetown County fire and Horry County police units assisted at the scene.

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