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Dillon Today
By the People, for the People
Crews Battle Massive Woods Fire Near Dillon, SC
Blaze erupts on McNeil Farm Road and McCrimmon Road near Robeson County border.
Apr. 18, 2026 at 8:21pm
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A towering plume of smoke from a raging woods fire dominates the rural landscape near the Dillon-Robeson county border.Dillon TodayFirefighters are currently on the scene of a large-scale woods fire that broke out on Monday afternoon in Dillon County, South Carolina, near the border with Robeson County. The fire is burning in a rural, forested area along McNeil Farm Road and McCrimmon Road.
Why it matters
Wildfires and brush fires are a major concern in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina, especially during dry and windy conditions. This particular fire is threatening nearby rural homes and businesses, and could potentially spread across the county line into North Carolina if not contained quickly.
The details
Details on the cause of the fire or the current size and containment efforts are still limited, but local emergency responders have mobilized to the scene to battle the blaze. Residents in the immediate area have been advised to evacuate as a precaution.
- The fire was first reported on Monday afternoon around 3:00 PM.
The players
Dillon County Fire Department
The local fire department responsible for responding to and containing the woods fire.
Robeson County Emergency Management
The neighboring county's emergency management agency, which is coordinating with Dillon County to monitor the fire's potential spread across the state line.
What’s next
Firefighters will continue working through the night to fully extinguish the blaze and ensure it does not spread any further. Residents in the area are advised to remain vigilant and prepared to evacuate if necessary.
The takeaway
This woods fire is a stark reminder of the heightened wildfire risk in the Pee Dee region during dry, windy conditions. Local emergency responders are working quickly to contain the blaze and protect nearby homes and businesses.
