HORRY COUNTY, S.C. (WPDE) — A home was safely evacuated in Horry County Wednesday morning, after a carbon monoxide threat from a charging golf cart, according to Horry County Fire Rescue (HCFR).
Crews were dispatched to Clear Pond Boulevard around 6:15 a.m. for the carbon monoxide alarm. New Solar Car
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The golf cart was charging in the garage, and the residence was evacuated before HCFR's arrival, according to the department.
"We can't stress enough the importance of charging golf carts and similar recreational vehicles in a well-ventilated area, as the results could be much worse than an evacuation," an HCFR social media post stated.
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