Report Examines Trains Carrying Hazmat Passing Through SC
The proximity of railroad tracks to existing and new development raises questions about the potential for disastrous hazardous material spills, some say.
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Two Fires in Four Days at Same SC House; Arson Suspected
Dec. 27—Authorities are investigating two fires at the same Sheldon house over a span of four days that are now under investigation. The second fire, which came…
Bluffton (SC) Mobile Home Destroyed in Fire Sparked by Overloaded Extension Cord, Officials Say
A mobile home near Old Town Bluffton burned to the ground Sunday night in an accident likely involving an overloaded extension cord, officials say.
Crews Contend with Two-Alarm Fire at SC Waste Disposal Site
A busy Richland County road was closed Sunday afternoon as crews battled a fire at a dump, according to the Columbia Fire Department.
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Arson Suspected in SC Church Fire
A fire at Bethel Park United Methodist Church in Denmark began in three different places and is believed to be arson.
Fire Ravages Historic SC Restaurant Building
There was a large fire overnight at the Maurice’s Piggie Park barbecue complex in West Columbia, according to South Carolina officials.
Funeral Services Set for Second SC Firefighter Killed During Hurricane Helene
The service for Landon Bodie, an 18-year-old from Leesville, will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday at the Batesburg-Leesville High School Fine Arts Center.
Fire Agreement Between Orangeburg (SC) City, County Advances
Orangeburg County is continuing to develop a fire services agreement with the City of Orangeburg.
Funeral Services Set for One of Two SC Firefighters Killed During Hurricane Helene
Funeral services have been announced for one of the two Saluda County volunteer firefighters who died Friday while responding to an incident during Hurricane Helene.
Two SC Volunteer Firefighters Killed as Hurricane Helene Rolled Across the State
The firefighters worked for the volunteer-staffed fire service in Saluda County.
Driver Killed in Crash with Myrtle Beach (SC) Fire Department Vehicle
A person died Saturday morning after an accident involving a Myrtle Beach Fire Department vehicle.
Two Dead After SC House Fire That Police Are Calling Homicide
Two people died following a house fire Sunday in South Carolina. Police claim that one of the victims intentionally started the fire.
