A bedroom fire occurred in Grays Hill, Beaufort County, South Carolina, on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, displacing a family of eight and sending one person to the hospital. Multiple agencies, including Burton Fire, Marine Corps Air Station Fire & EMS, and Beaufort County EMS, responded around 3 p.m. and controlled the blaze in five minutes.​
Incident Details
The fire started in a bedroom, with firefighters quickly containing it to prevent further spread. No further injuries were reported beyond the one hospitalization, and the cause remains under investigation per initial reports. Video footage from local outlets shows crews extinguishing the flames at the residence.​​
Fire Alert Context
Beaufort County was under a red flag fire alert due to dry fuels, high winds, and low humidity, prohibiting outdoor burning. This statewide alert for 33 counties, including Beaufort, began January 11, 2026, but expired on January 12. Local ordinances may still restrict fires amid ongoing dry conditions.​
Related Incidents
This marks the second fire at a Grays Hill residence this year, following one in October 2025 while the home was under remodeling. Earlier Lowcountry fires, like those on December 31, 2025, displaced other families but occurred in nearby Burton areas. No updates on assistance for the displaced family appear in current reports.
