Colleton County Fire-Rescue
07/19/2020
19/July/2020 – Structure Fire – “B” Shift Incident # 20-04912 – A single family dwelling was
destroyed in an afternoon fire at 169 Driggers Lane Sunday 19-July. At
16:52, 9-1-1 received a report of the structure fire with the caller
advising the home was well involved. Engine 19 arrived minutes later to
find the single story wood structure fully involved. The roof collapsed
shortly after the arrival of Fire-Rescue. The sole occupant was not in the
building. Crews deployed two 1-3/4 handlines to combat the fire and had the
bulk of the fire knocked down within 15 minutes. Firefighters were on the
scene performing overhaul for two hours. Water supply was conducted with
Tenders. The home was a total loss and the cause of the fire is under
investigation. Engine 19, Engine 26, Tender 1, Tender 19, Tender 26,
Tender 27, Medic 19, Medic 26, Battalion 1 and Car 118 responded. Battalion
Chief Scott Feather served as Incident Commander. Photos by Harold Buzzell |
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