Hewitt Lane

active fire wildfire

Updated

ACRES BURNED

109

ORIGIN COUNTY
Georgetown
CONTAINMENT

60%

Environment
Right Now
Fair icon
63°F
Fair
Light Wind 7 mph · NNE
51
Moderate Air Quality
TODAY OCT 30 OCT 31 NOV 1
Weather Fair 63° 60° Overcast 77° 60° Overcast 72° 64° Overcast 75° 64°
Area Fire Potential
TODAY Lowest
OCT 30 Lowest
OCT 31 Lowest
NOV 1 Lowest
Area Fuels
Timber (Litter and Understory)
Nearby Structures
WITHIN
45
Residential
53
Other
Known Structures
98 structures
WITHIN
Response
LEAD AGENCY
South Carolina Forestry Commission
RESPONSE LEVEL
Type 4
8 Response Personnel
South Carolina Interagency Coordination Center
Details
Human According to NIFC, this fire was caused by human activity
INCIDENT DETAILS
FIRE BEHAVIOR
Active
NEAREST CITY
Georgetown
DESCRIPTION
7 Miles S from Georgetown, SC
OVERVIEW
Hewitt Lane Fire started on 10/27 and is currently at 109 acres and 60% containment.
From the Web
External data is not official This information is compiled automatically, and is not confirmed by a human reviewer. October 28, 2026 at 11:56 PM EDT

Hewitt Lane Fire Report — October 28, 2026

Crews work toward containment as active burning continues south of Georgetown

The Hewitt Lane Fire is burning on state-managed land roughly seven miles south of Georgetown. Over the last several days, the fire exhibited active behavior including wind-driven runs, group tree torching, and smoldering in timber fuels. The fire does not currently threaten nearby communities or property as firefighters work to establish control lines.

Evacuations and Closures

  • No evacuation orders, warnings, or road closures are in effect as of October 28.

Impact

No homes, commercial properties, or infrastructure have been damaged or destroyed by the fire.

Conditions and Outlook

Northeast winds will shift toward the east-northeast and turn gustier over the coming days, accompanied by overcast skies and slight chances of light rain. Incident managers project reaching full containment by October 31 as South Carolina Forestry Commission crews work to suppress remaining heat and strengthen containment lines.

Official updates current through October 28, 2026.

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