27/November/2019 – Structure Fire – “C” Shift

Incident # 19-08248 – A doublewide mobile home was destroyed in an early morning fire Wednesday 27-November at 12873 Round O Road. A passerby reported to 9-1-1 at 01:08 that he could see flames off of the roadway. Engine 9 arrived to find the structure fully involved with the roof and most walls already burned away. Firefighter-Paramedics deployed two handlines to extinguish the fire. Water supply was conducted with Tenders. Crews had the bulk of the flames knocked down within 15 minutes, but were on the scene for three hours performing overhaul. The building was vacant and the fire was suspicious in origin. Firefighters contacted the SLED Arson Unit to respond to assist with the investigation. Investigators were on the scene until shortly after noon Wednesday sifting through debris to determine a cause. The Sheriff’s Office is also assisting. Anyone with information related to the cause of the fire are urged to call the Sheriff’s Office at (843) 549-2211, the SLED Arson Hotline at (800) 922-7766 or Fire-Rescue Headquarters at (843) 539-1960. 

Engine 9, Engine 19, Tender 9, Tender 19, Tender 27, Tender 32, Medic 9, Medic 19, Battalion 1, Car 112 and Car 118 responded. Battalion Chief Chris Jones served as Incident Commander.