Crews Respond to Greenville County Gas Station Fire

Cause of the blaze remains unknown at this time.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:31am

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Firefighters from multiple departments responded early Thursday morning to a structure fire at The Handee Mart gas station in Marietta, South Carolina. The store suffered extensive damage from the fire, smoke, and heat.

Why it matters

Gas station fires can pose significant risks to public safety and the surrounding community, making a prompt response from emergency crews critical. The cause of this particular fire is still under investigation.

The details

Crews were called around 5:30 a.m. to the gas station located at 3209 Geer Highway. Upon arrival, there was visible smoke coming from the outside of the store. Firefighters reported that the store had extensive fire, smoke and heat damage. Units from several neighboring fire departments, the Greenville County Sheriff's Office, and Greenville County EMS all assisted in responding to the incident.

  • Crews were called around 5:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

The players

Slater-Marietta Fire Department

The fire department that initially responded to the gas station fire.

The Handee Mart

The gas station where the fire occurred, located at 3209 Geer Highway in Marietta, South Carolina.

North Greenville Fire Department

One of the neighboring fire departments that assisted in responding to the incident.

River Falls Fire Department

One of the neighboring fire departments that assisted in responding to the incident.

Dacusville Fire Department

One of the neighboring fire departments that assisted in responding to the incident.

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What’s next

Investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire at The Handee Mart gas station.

The takeaway

Gas station fires require a swift and coordinated response from multiple emergency agencies to protect public safety and mitigate damage. The cause of this particular incident remains under investigation.