Firefighters Extinguish Early Morning Car Fire on Highway 90 in Little River
Horry County Fire Rescue extinguished an early morning car fire at Highway 90 and Poppy Drive in Little River on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, with no injuries reported.
Why this matters locally
Highway 90 is a major corridor for commuters and local traffic in the Little River area, where roadside emergencies can briefly impact travel times and neighborhood access.
Emergency crews responded to an early morning vehicle fire on Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026, causing brief traffic disruptions along a busy corridor in northern Horry County.
Horry County Fire Rescue dispatched firefighters to the intersection of Highway 90 and Poppy Drive in the Little River area after receiving reports of the incident. Upon arrival, first responders found the car actively showing flames. Crews worked quickly to extinguish the blaze and bring the situation under control.
Authorities confirmed that no individuals were transported to the hospital for injuries following the fire. The Horry County Police Department also responded to the scene to assist fire crews, manage traffic flow, and secure the area while operations were underway.
Highway 90 serves as a key travel route for Little River residents, commuters, and local business traffic. Lane closures during emergency responses can cause temporary slowdowns in the surrounding neighborhood, though crews successfully cleared the scene after safely putting out the fire.
Quick facts
- Location: Highway 90 and Poppy Drive, Little River, SC
- Responding agencies: Horry County Fire Rescue, Horry County Police Department
- Injuries: None reported
- Status: Extinguished
Community notice · prepared from WMBF News — Grand Strand material · original source
