The Charleston Fire Department responded to a fire at a West Ashley apartment complex off William E. Murray Boulevard just after midnight on December 6, 2025, caused by unattended cooking in a first-floor unit.​
Incident Details
Firefighters arrived within five minutes following a 911 call and automatic alarm, finding the blaze contained by a single sprinkler head in the kitchen area. Damage remained limited to that one apartment, with no injuries reported, as confirmed by Fire Marshal’s Office investigators.​
Safety Reminders
The department stressed staying in the kitchen during frying, boiling, grilling, or broiling, checking simmering or roasting food regularly, remaining home while cooking, and keeping combustibles away from stovetops. Sprinkler systems proved effective in preventing spread, underscoring their role in multi-family buildings.
