Alexandra Bialousow, a 40-year-old woman from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was arrested on charges of negligently allowing fire to spread and starting a fire in woodlands without taking necessary precautions. Witnesses reported seeing her start a fire in a backyard fire pit that eventually grew into the Covington Drive Fire near Myrtle Beach, which was one of over 175 wildfires that burned across the state. The fire threatened the lives and homes of hundreds and led to evacuations.
As of Saturday afternoon, the Covington Drive Fire was 55% contained, with no major injuries reported. Abnormally dry conditions fueled wildfires across the state, prompting Gov. Henry McMaster to declare a state of emergency and impose a statewide burning ban. Bialousow did not immediately respond to a request for comment, and it is unclear if she has legal representation. She is scheduled to appear in court in Horry County on April 15, and if convicted, she could face up to 30 days imprisonment or fines for each charge. Neither the governor’s office nor the Myrtle Beach Police Department has commented on her arrest.
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