A single-family dwelling was destroyed in an early morning fire in the 4800 block of Hudson Mill Road in Colleton County SC, Thanksgiving morning 28-November.

At 07:17, a passing motorist called 9-1-1 reporting a well-involved building on fire. Colleton County Fire-Rescue Engine 18 arrived to find the wood-frame residential structure fully-involved. A two car garage located approx. 50 feet behind the home was also on fire, as well as a pickup truck parked next to the home. A second vehicle and boat were also damaged. The home was located in a rural community.

Firefighter-paramedics deployed multiple hand lines to combat the fire, as well as the deck gun from Engine 18. Battalion 1 requested a second alarm for additional Tenders and personnel shortly after he arrived, and within five minutes of arrival, a large portion of the residence collapsed. A Tender shuttle was used for water supply, and Engine 10 established a water point at a dry fire hydrant located in a pond about 1-1/2 miles from the scene.

Crews worked for about 30 minutes to knock down the flames. Two master stream devices and multiple large and small handlines were used. The home, garage, and most belongings were destroyed. Some ATVs and yard tractors were saved. Firefighters were on the scene for over four hours. The home was undergoing extensive renovations and the owner was out of town for the holiday, but was notified by responders and returned to the site. No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation. 

Engine 1, Engine 4, Engine 7, Engine 10, Engine 18, Engine 26, Tender 1, Tender 4, Tender 7, Tender 13, Tender 15, Tender 18, Tender 26, Tender 27, Medic 1, Medic 7, Medic 13, Medic 18,  Brush 27, Battalion 1, Car 104, Car 105 and Car 110 responded. Battalion Chief Scott O’Quinn served as Incident Commander. 

Barry W. McRoy, Fire Chief, Colleton County Fire-Rescue