Two people died in a fatal early-morning fire in Gaffney, South Carolina, on Tuesday, prompting an ongoing investigation by local authorities.
Incident Overview
Neighbors reported a loud boom from a metal outbuilding used as living quarters around 7:15 a.m., arriving to find it fully engulfed in flames. Fire crews controlled the blaze before discovering the victims’ bodies inside, both pronounced dead at the scene.
Victim Details
One victim was identified as 41-year-old Phillip Eulan Raines; the second awaits forensic identification. The structure lacked proper electrical wiring and relied on an extension cord from a neighboring home.
Suspected Cause
Officials believe a kerosene heater sparked the fire. No further cause has been confirmed pending investigation.
Ongoing Probe
The Cherokee County Coroner’s Office, Sheriff’s Office, and State Law Enforcement Division Arson Division are jointly investigating.
