Man suffers facial burns after beard catches fire
Heard on: Newberry SC EMS Dispatch Group Calls
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Medic one, station 16 , stand by for traffic Smith Street.
Medical Emergency reported near Smith St, Whitmire, SC 29178 on Feb 23, 2026, 6:30 PM. As discussed during the dispatch call, a 52-year-old man appears to have sustained facial burns after accidentally setting his beard and facial hair on fire near Smith Street. AI-generated summary from public dispatch audio. Not an official report.
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