Did a pair of ambitious Halloween-loving Southerners take it a little too far?A South Carolina family's Halloween display is making headlines locally — and now nationally — sparking calls to the fire department. No, the house isn't actually on fire, but you aren't crazy for thinking that it is going up in flames.This surreal, spooky season scene is created using a mix of decorations, lighting and special effects. The hyperrealistic display has sparked fervor — and fear. At first glance, the house at 512 North Main Street in Fountain Inn appears to be on fire, with flames showing through the windows and smoke billowing from the porch.It looks so real that the fire department says it has been called several times by concerned citizens.Michaela Miller posted about the house on TikTok. As of Friday morning, that post has had 27.7 million views. The small city of Fountain Inn said on Facebook that it is enjoying the "recognition for our small town."They reminded folks that this recognition serves as a perfect opportunity to talk about fire safety.The Fountain Inn Fire Department also posted about the newfound fame of the small town.Firefighters say they hope to turn the moment into an opportunity to emphasize the importance of fire prevention and safety in every home and offer these reminders:Test your smoke alarms and replace batteries if neededReplace smoke alarms every ten years.Keep exits and pathways clear.Use flameless candles or LED lights in decorations.Review a home fire escape plan with your family.In a Facebook post, the homeowners invited people to see the decorations at 512 North Main Street from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night through Halloween. The homeowners also asked people to not call the fire department.Hearst sister station WYFF reached out to the Fountain Inn Fire Department, which confirmed that multiple times since the decorations have been put up, people actually just drove to the fire station directly, because it is only a block away.Fountain Inn Fire Chief Alexander Russell said the homeowners informed the fire department about the decorations ahead of time.
, S.C. — Did a pair of ambitious Halloween-loving Southerners take it a little too far?
A South Carolina family's Halloween display is making headlines locally — and now nationally — sparking calls to the fire department.
No, the house isn't actually on fire, but you aren't crazy for thinking that it is going up in flames.
This surreal, spooky season scene is created using a mix of decorations, lighting and special effects. The hyperrealistic display has sparked fervor — and fear.
At first glance, the house at 512 North Main Street in Fountain Inn appears to be on fire, with flames showing through the windows and smoke billowing from the porch.
It looks so real that the fire department says it has been called several times by concerned citizens.
Michaela Miller posted about the house on TikTok. As of Friday morning, that post has had 27.7 million views.
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This house looked like it was on fire and the owners have asked that people stop calling the fire department 🔥 because it’s just a Halloween decoration in Fountain Inn, SC
The small city of Fountain Inn said on Facebook that it is enjoying the "recognition for our small town."
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They reminded folks that this recognition serves as a perfect opportunity to talk about fire safety.
The Fountain Inn Fire Department also posted about the newfound fame of the small town.
This content is imported from Facebook.
You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.
Firefighters say they hope to turn the moment into an opportunity to emphasize the importance of fire prevention and safety in every home and offer these reminders:
- Test your smoke alarms and replace batteries if needed
- Replace smoke alarms every ten years.
- Keep exits and pathways clear.
- Use flameless candles or LED lights in decorations.
- Review a home fire escape plan with your family.
In a Facebook post, the homeowners invited people to see the decorations at 512 North Main Street from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. every night through Halloween. The homeowners also asked people to not call the fire department.
Hearst sister station WYFF reached out to the Fountain Inn Fire Department, which confirmed that multiple times since the decorations have been put up, people actually just drove to the fire station directly, because it is only a block away.
Fountain Inn Fire Chief Alexander Russell said the homeowners informed the fire department about the decorations ahead of time.
