HORRY COUNTY, SC (WMBF) - Crews were called to an early morning boat fire in Horry County on Saturday.

Horry County Fire Rescue says that at 4:08 a.m., a large boat fire occurred on Coquina Harbour Drive in Little River

A second alarm was reportedly sent out to bring in additional resources, and a yacht sustained heavy fire damage, with minor fire damage to a nearby boat, and no apparent damage to the dock.

HCFR says that one person was evaluated for minor injuries on scene before signing a medical transport waiver.

The cause of this fire will be under investigation, and the Horry County Police Department, Calabash Fire Department, and U.S Coast Guard Southeast are assisting.

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