A 40-year-old woman from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, has been arrested for allegedly causing a wildfire that burned over 2,059 acres, local reports confirmed.

The suspect, Alexandra Bialousow, faces charges of endangering lives and property after authorities traced the fire’s origin to a backyard fire pit that quickly spiraled out of control.

According to the South Carolina Forestry Commission, Bialousow was arrested on Thursday for negligently allowing a fire to spread and for igniting a fire in woodlands or grasslands without proper precautions.

Witnesses reported seeing Bialousow light a fire on Sunday in a backyard fire pit near a tree line in the Covington Lakes Subdivision. The arrest warrant revealed she failed to have an adequate water supply or firefighting equipment nearby, which led to the fire spreading onto property owned by the Walker Woods HOA.

The blaze, known as the Covington Drive Fire, became one of the largest wildfires in South Carolina, with over 175 fires reported across the state last week. Officials reported the fire was 55% contained as of Saturday afternoon, with no major injuries recorded.

Dry weather conditions have contributed to the rapid spread of wildfires, burning over 4,000 acres and prompting evacuations. In response, Governor Henry McMaster declared a state of emergency and imposed a statewide burning ban.

“Those who violate this ban will be subject to criminal prosecution,” McMaster warned.

Bialousow is scheduled to appear in Horry County court on April 15. If convicted, she faces up to 30 days in jail or fines for each charge. Neither Bialousow nor Myrtle Beach police have commented on the case.