Orangeburg City firefighters respond to Cue Street area fire

ORANGEBURG, S.C. (WOLO)– Orangeburg City firefighters with assistance from Cordova Fire Department responded to the Cue Street area in relation to a reported structure fire.

Orangeburg City firefighters with assistance from Cordova Fire Department responded to the Cue Street area in relation to a reported structure fire, says fire officials. (Photo: Orangeburg Department of Public Safety)

Sunday afternoon, April 5, fire officials say firefighters arrived within 4 minutes of dispatch and confirmed that one person was inside the home.

Crews were able to locate and remove the individual from the structure after beginning a search.

EMS personnel assumed patient care when the person was removed from the house.

Firefighters brought the fire under control within 11 minutes of arrival, say fire officials.

The American Red Cross is assisting the remaining residents.

And the fire has been determined to be accidental.