“B” Shift – Structure Fire

Run # 10-04849 – Stations 1, 19, 24 and 26 responded to a structure fire at 2659 Sidneys Road at 1944, Wednesday evening 01-September. Engine 19, Tender 19 and Medic 19 arrived to find heavy black smoke coming from the singlewide mobile home, which was located off the roadway behind a church. Crews deployed one 1-3/4 handline and found fire extending from a small bedroom near the center of the building. Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire, containing it to the room of origin. The bedroom suffered extensive damage, with some fire extension to the hall. The remainder of the home suffered smoke damage. The family’s dog died from smoke inhalation and was found in the living room. It appears the fire originated in an electrical outlet in the small bedroom, spreading behind the chest of drawers to engulf the room. Units remained on the scene for two hours performing overhaul and investigating the incident. The Charleston Chapter of the American Red Cross is assisting the family.