Colleton County Fire-Rescue
1/1/2009
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Stations 19, 1, 24 and 26 responded to a working
fire in a single family dwelling at 438 Carolina Circle at 0553 1-January.
Engine 19 reported heavy smoke on arrival. Firefighters made entry with
one 1-3/4 handline and quickly knocked down the fire, which was contained
mostly to the hall. The homeowner stated she was asleep on the sofa when
she smelled smoke and saw fire in the hall. She exited the home with
several pets and notified 9-1-1.
The hall suffered considerable damage, but fortunately the bedrooms only suffered light smoke damage. Units were on the scene for 1-1/2 hours. No injuries were reported. The cause was determined to be electrical in nature. Engine 19, Engine 1, Tender 19, Tender 26, Tender 27, Medic 19, Battalion 1 and Truck 12 responded. Battalion Chief Dan Barb served as Incident Commander.
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