Lexington County firefighters quickly contained a brush fire that broke out behind White Knoll High School on Saturday, January 17, 2026, with no injuries or damage to school buildings reported.​​
Incident Details
The fire occurred on the rear campus along Platt Springs Road, near the Riglaw Circle residential neighborhood, prompting warnings for locals to avoid the area due to lingering smoke. Crews prevented it from spreading further, though multiple acres burned before full containment.​​
Current Status
Smoke remained visible post-extinguishment, expected to dissipate with incoming rain, but the scene stayed active with emergency responders and school officials. No structural impacts occurred, ensuring classes could resume normally.​​
Investigation
Authorities have not determined the fire’s cause, which remains under review by Lexington County officials. Updates may follow as the probe continues.
