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Seven displaced from fire on Summit Terrace Court, firefighter treated for minor injuries

Mar 29, 2026 3:49 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

According to the Columbia-Richland Fire Department, 3rd Shift crews had to battle through high winds and rapidly changing conditions to rescue one person from a 2-Alarm fire that damaged three homes on Summit Terrace Court early Saturday morning.

Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says

Mar 22, 2026 9:58 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

NHL reporter Jessi Pierce and her three children were killed Saturday in a weekend house fire in Minnesota, the league announced Sunday.

Update – Large fire 100% contained, says KCFS

Feb 14, 2026 4:39 PM EST

Lee Williams,

According to the Kershaw County Fire Service, fire crews from multiple counties are working to control a fire in the area of Cheraw Road and Holland Lane.

Family of six displaced after officials say space heater caused house fire

Dec 9, 2025 6:13 PM EST

Lee Williams,

Three adults and three children are displaced from their home on Candlelite Drive in Columbia after officials say a space heater caused a fast-moving fire.

Agents investigate cause of fire that destroyed judge’s home on South Carolina island

Oct 6, 2025 12:34 PM EDT

Lee Williams,

State investigators are trying to find the cause of a fire that destroyed a judge’s home on a South Carolina island.

“Engulfed in flames” — 156-year-old Darlington church believed to be total loss after fire

Jul 20, 2025 11:57 AM EDT

Lee Williams,

Photo Courtesy: Brian Gandy DARLINGTON, SC (WOLO) — According to the Darlington County Sheriff’s Office, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church at 1372 Pocket Road in Darlington became engulfed in flames on Saturday. Officers say Darlington County Fire District and Darlington County Sheriff’s Office were dispatched shortly after 4 p.m. in reference to smoke. Upon arrival, deputies found the church to be…

Large fire at Amick Farms remains under investigation

Jan 26, 2025 7:51 PM EST

Lee Williams,

According to the Saluda County Emergency Management Division, a large fire broke out at Amick Farms on Saturday night, one of Saluda County’s largest employers.

Spring Lake management under fire for lack of action as residents scramble to find new homes

Jan 16, 2025 6:16 PM EST

Lee Williams,

“It’s a shame that people will treat others this way,” says resident Dona Edmonds.

Spring Lake residents seek answers after forced evacuation from New Year’s Day fire, say their buildings weren’t affected

Jan 8, 2025 6:16 PM EST

Lee Williams,

On Tuesday morning, the Columbia Fire Marshal’s office deemed buildings throughout the rest of the complex unsafe — calling for residents to evacuate immediately.

52 residents rescued amid fire at assisted-living facility in Batesburg-Leesville

A total of 21 residents are displaced due to the fire but have been re-housed on site at the assisted living facility.

Apr 22, 2024 12:49 AM EDT

Miya Payton,

A total of 21 residents are displaced due to the fire but have been re-housed on site at the assisted living facility.

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Seven displaced from fire on Summit Terrace Court, firefighter treated for minor injuries

Minnesota Wild reporter Jessi Pierce and her 3 children found dead in house fire, league says

Update – Large fire 100% contained, says KCFS

Family of six displaced after officials say space heater caused house fire

Agents investigate cause of fire that destroyed judge’s home on South Carolina island

“Engulfed in flames” — 156-year-old Darlington church believed to be total loss after fire

Large fire at Amick Farms remains under investigation

Spring Lake management under fire for lack of action as residents scramble to find new homes

Spring Lake residents seek answers after forced evacuation from New Year’s Day fire, say their buildings weren’t affected

52 residents rescued amid fire at assisted-living facility in Batesburg-Leesville

A total of 21 residents are displaced due to the fire but have been re-housed on site at the assisted living facility.

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