Emergency responders successfully battled a fire off Dorchester Road in North Charleston on Monday morning, preventing it from becoming a larger threat to the surrounding area. According to Capt. Laura Kondor with the North Charleston Fire Department, the blaze was located near a homeless encampment.
Incident Details
Firefighters were able to contain the fire before it posed a serious danger to nearby properties or individuals. By Monday afternoon, fire investigators were working to determine the cause of the blaze, although no details were provided regarding the origin of the fire.
No Injuries Reported
Fortunately, no injuries were reported by emergency responders at the scene. The area where the fire occurred is known to be near a homeless encampment, but it’s unclear if the fire was directly related to the camp.
Ongoing Investigation
The North Charleston Fire Department continues to investigate the cause of the fire, with authorities working to gather more information.
