Incident 24-00843 - A family of seven was displaced following an early morning fire in a mobile home in the 800 block of Norris Drive Thursday 01-February at 06:00. A family member found a back bedroom on fire and safely exited the home with five children. Engine 18 arrived a short time later to find fire and smoke visible from the residence. Firefighter-Paramedics deployed two handlines to the building and made entry through the front door. Water supply was conducted with Tenders. Crews took about 20 minutes to bring the fire under control and were on the scene performing overhaul for 2-1/2 hours. The fire appears to have started from a space heater in a restroom. The interior of the home was destroyed and the family lost most of their belongings. No injuries were reported. The Red Cross is assisting the family.
County residents are reminded that Fire-Rescue provides and installs free smoke detectors in homes. County Council funds the safety initiative for residents located in the County Fire District, which includes the unincorporated areas of Colleton County and the Towns of Cottageville, Lodge, Smoaks and Williams. Appointments can be made for firefighters to come to your home and install smoke detectors by calling Fire-Rescue Headquarters at (843) 539-1960. There is no charge for this important service.
Engine 4, Engine 18, Tender 1, Tender 4, Tender 15, Tender 18, Medic 1, Medic 18, Battalion 1 and Car 111 responded. Battalion Chief Chris Jones served as Incident Commander.
