Colleton County Fire-Rescue
02/26/2016
26-February-2016 – Structure Fire – “B” Shift Incident # 16-01145 – A singlewide mobile home suffered
damage to the exterior after shrubbery in the yard was accidently set on
fire. The flames consumed several bushes in the yard, melted the vinyl
siding and began burning the sheeting under the siding. The homeowner
extinguished the flames prior to Engine 19 arriving. Firefighters searched
under the home and inside using thermal imaging cameras to insure the fire
was out. The fire did not spread to the interior of the building. Fire crews
were on the scene for approximately 30 minutes. The cause of the fire was
determined to be unintentional. Engine 19, Engine 27, Tender 1, Tender 19, Tender 27,
Medic 19, Car 105 and Battalion 1 responded. Deputy Chief David Greene
served as Incident Commander. |
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