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Viral ‘Burning House’ Halloween Display Prompts 911 Calls in South Carolina

The fire chief says crews will respond to each report despite prior coordination with the homeowners.

Overview

  • The Fountain Inn display runs nightly from 8 to 10 p.m. through October 31 at 512 North Main Street.
  • Homeowners Sam Lee and Amanda Riggins Peden asked neighbors on Facebook not to call 911 about the illusion.
  • Fire Chief Russell Alexander said the first year brought about 30 calls in October, while this season has generated only a few so far.
  • The department still dispatches a truck for every report, which the chief says is necessary for safety and liability.
  • A TikTok video of the display has drawn roughly 25 million views, as visitors react to the realistic smoke, orange window lighting, and an overturned ambulance prop; the couple is also hosting a free pumpkin patch on Saturday, Oct. 18.