Colleton County Fire-Rescue

1/27/2010

Stations 5, 9, 19, 24 and 26 responded to a structure fire at 305 Industrial Road at 20:36, Wednesday evening 27-January. Engine 19 arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the single story brick veneer dwelling. Firefighters deployed two 1-3/4 handlines, finding a working fire in the kitchen located in the center, rear of the structure. The bulk of the fire was knocked down within ten minutes, but had extended to the attic. Exterior crews ventilated the roof. Most of the fire in the living area was contained to the kitchen, an adjacent bedroom  and the hallway. Most of the structure suffered smoke damage, but most personal items and the building were saved . No injuries were reported.

Engine 5, Engine 19, Tender 5, Tender 9, Tender 19, Medic 19, Battalion 1 and Truck 12 responded. Battalion Chief Brent Dalton served as Incident Commander.