Fiery Halloween house draws national attention

FOUNTAIN INN South Carolina WYFF The fiery Fountain Inn Halloween house we described you about earlier this week is getting national attention At first glance the house at 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 million views In the past scant days several national media outlets have talked about the Halloween attraction A quick Google search of Fountain Inn fiery Halloween house brings up stories and video from New York Post USA In current times ABC World News Tonight and more The city of Fountain Inn revealed 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 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 North Main Street from p m to p m every night through Halloween The homeowners also appealed people to not call the fire department WYFF News reached out to the Fountain Inn Fire Department which endorsed that multiple times since the decorations have been put up people truly just drove to the fire station directly because it is only a block away Fountain Inn Fire Chief Alexander Russell mentioned the homeowners informed the fire department about the decorations ahead of time