Stations 1, 6, 8 and 27 responded to a well involved structure fire at 11116 Combahee Road, Saturday morning 14-February at 0030. The home is located south of the community of Hendersonville. A Highway Patrol Trooper was on scene with minutes, followed shortly by Engine 8. They indicated a 30% involved doublewide mobile home with flames already through the roof. A neighbor spotted the flames in this remote area after his power went out. Two crews of Firefighters made entry with two 1-3/4 handlines bringing the fire under control in about 20 minutes. The advance of the fire was stopped and contained mostly to the “D” side of the building. Bedrooms on the “B” of the structure received almost no fire or heat damage and suffered only light smoke damage, saving furniture and many personal items. Flames extended under the floor on the “C”/”D” corner making for a stubborn operation. Firefighters used TNT tools to break through the brick under-skirting to reach the fire beneath the building. During the primary search of the structure, Firefighter Matt Rentz found a cat that was still alive under a bed. Rentz safely removed the feline from the building. The animal did not appear to be suffering any adverse effects as a result of the fire. Overhaul took nearly one and a half hours while firefighters removed heavy appliances and portions of the roof.

No one was at home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.

Firefighter Rentz cared for the soot covered cat until an Animal Control Officer picked up the animal. Water supply was accomplished with a Tender shuttle using three 3000 gallon Tenders, transporting water from a hydrant two miles from the scene. The fire was knocked down with less than 3000 gallons of water.

Engine 6, Engine 8, Tender 1, Tender 9, Tender 27, Medic 6 and Battalion 1 responded. Captain Scott Feather served as Incident Commander. Fire-Rescue Investigators, a Sheriff’s Office Detective and an Agent from the State Police are investigating the cause of the fire. Due to the investigation, fire units were on the scene for over 12 hours.