30/May/2016 – Structure Fire Mutual Aid – “C” Shift

Incident # 16-03334 – Fire-Rescue responded as mutual aid to the City of Walterboro Fire Dept on a structure fire at 100 Sniders Hwy, Colleton Heights Apartments. City Firefighters encountered heavy smoke and flames coming from a second story apartment. Crews used a deck gun to knock down most of the flames, then advanced handlines to quickly extinguish the remaining fire. The bulk of the fire was contained to the unit of origin, however smoke and water damaged other units in the eight unit building. Initial reports indicated people were trapped, however no one was found to be trapped when Fire Units arrived and no injuries were reported. Walterboro PD is investigating the fire.

Fire-Rescue Engine 1, Engine 19, Medic 19, Medic 26, Battalion 1, Car 12 and Car 118 responded. City of Walterboro Engine 1, Engine 2, Engine 3 and Ladder 1 responded. WFD Firefighter Darren Vaugh served as Incident Commander.