Firefighters in the Charleston Tri-County area responded to multiple fires overnight on New Year’s Eve, likely caused by fireworks. No injuries were reported from these incidents. Battalion Chief Charles Evans of the C&B Fire Department confirmed three to four structure fires and several brush fires occurred.​
Key Incident
A significant fire before 3 a.m. in Sangaree destroyed a storage shed and damaged a nearby residence on Nathan Road. C&B Fire, South Berkeley, and Summerville Fire Departments, along with Berkeley County EMS, handled the response.​
Fireworks Context
Fireworks are legal in many Tri-County municipalities like Summerville and North Charleston on New Year’s Eve until 1 a.m., but banned in Charleston city limits. Officials often warn of heightened fire risks during dry conditions around holidays.​
Department Details
C&B Fire Department, based in Ladson, SC, is a combination career and volunteer service operating in Charleston and Berkeley counties. Chief Evans serves as Battalion Chief there alongside his role as Fire Marshal at Ingevity.
