Colleton County Fire-Rescue
10/25/2018
25/October/2018 – Camper Fire – “B” Shift Incident # 18-07441 – A camper, that was used as a
residence, was destroyed in an evening fire in the 1100 block of Treu
Street Thursday 25-October. At 19:24, 9-1-1 Operators received reports of
the fire advising the camper had flames coming from the inside. Engine 19
arrived a few minutes later to find the camper fully involved. A nearby
pickup truck and several piles of stored materials were also burning.
Firefighters deployed several handlines to combat the fire. Crews had the
fire knocked down within 20 minutes, but were on the scene for 2-1/2 hours
performing overhaul. The cause is under investigation by the Sheriff’s
Office. No one was at home when the fire occurred. No injuries were
reported. Engine 19, Engine 27, Tender 1, Tender 5, Tender 19,
Tender 26, Tender 27, Medic 1, Medic 26 and Battalion 1 responded. Battalion
Chief Brent Dalton served as Incident Commander. |
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