Crews attend to an empty house fire in Charleston county.

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Crews attend to an empty house fire in Charleston county.

C&B Fire Department responded to a vacant house fire in Charleston County, S.C., on Sunday morning around 6 a.m. in the 500 block of Owens Drive. Crews found the structure fully engulfed, controlled the blaze in 30 minutes, and left by 9 a.m. with no injuries reported; the cause is under investigation.

Incident Details

The fire involved assisting agencies alongside C&B Fire Department at a single-family dwelling (SFD). Reports confirm heavy fire showing upon arrival, prompting an all-hands response.

Context

Vacant building fires are a noted concern in the Charleston area, with past incidents highlighting risks like unattended flames. Local fire services urge reporting suspicious activity via Crimestoppers or 911.

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