Firefighters in Orangeburg County responded quickly to a house fire on Sunday afternoon on Cue Street, rescued one person from inside the home, and brought the blaze under control within minutes. The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety and multiple local outlets reported that the fire was accidental and that emergency crews acted swiftly to prevent further harm.
What happened during the fire
Orangeburg City Fire Department crews, assisted by the Cordova Fire Department, arrived at the Cue Street residence within about four minutes of the dispatch call and found that one person was still inside the burning structure. Firefighters immediately performed a search, located the person, and removed them safely; emergency medical personnel then took over care of the patient. The fire was brought under control within 11 minutes of the crews’ arrival, limiting the damage and helping avoid additional injuries.
Aftermath and assistance
Authorities later confirmed that the fire was accidental, though the exact cause has not been detailed publicly. The American Red Cross is providing support to the remaining residents who lost part or all of their home in the incident. The Orangeburg Department of Public Safety emphasized the quick response and cooperation between local fire departments as key factors in the successful rescue and containmen
