Russell Fry, a U.S. Congressman representing South Carolina’s 7th district, recently shared insights and updates regarding the ongoing wildfires in Horry County through a series of tweets. His posts provide an overview of his activities and reactions to events surrounding the wildfire briefing.
On March 7, 2025, Congressman Fry tweeted about attending a briefing on the Covington Drive wildfires alongside Senator Lindsey Graham. He invited the public to watch the proceedings live, emphasizing the importance of staying informed during this critical situation. “HAPPENING NOW: I’m in Horry County for a briefing on the Covington Drive wildfires with Senator @LindseyGrahamSC.”
Later that day, he expressed frustration over what he described as politically charged distractions at the disaster briefing. According to his tweet, some individuals diverted focus from wildfire recovery efforts by discussing unrelated political topics such as Ukraine and criticizing conservative figures and Elon Musk. Fry’s post highlighted his discontent with these actions during a time when community assistance was paramount. ” THE LEFT IS UNHINGED! At a disaster briefing today…”
The following day, March 8, 2025, Congressman Fry acknowledged and thanked various entities for their support in combating the fires. He expressed gratitude towards the White House and FEMA for providing essential resources needed to address the crisis effectively. He also extended appreciation to local fire rescue teams and personnel actively working to manage and mitigate fire damage in Horry County.“When your community asks for help in the efforts to combat the fires…”
