Fire

One Airlifted After Lexington County Shed Fire

LEXINGTON COUNTY, S.C. (WOLO) – One person was airlifted to an area hospital after a fire broke out in a shed on a property near Swansea. Lexington County Fire Service said it was dispatched to the property, in the 400 block of Bud Rish Road, just before 8:30 p.m. Wednesday. First responders reported seeing heavy flames and smoke coming from…

Funeral Services Held for Family Members Killed in Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)–It was a somber goodbye Monday for friends and family of the Kelly family. Four members of the family, killed in a house fire a week ago. were laid to rest. Scott Kelly, his wife Mandy, two of their children, 9 year old Lizzie and ten month old Judah were remembered Monday. Their two other children and their…

Plantation Court Apartment Fire

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire Sunday night at Plantation Court Apartments in the 200 block of South Saluda Avenue. Firefighters said there was heavy smoke and flames when they arrived on the scene. The cause of the fire is still under investigation. ABC Columbia News will update this story once more information becomes…

Firefighters Battle House Fire

COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) — The Columbia Fire Department responded to a fire Friday afternoon at a home on Prospect Street in Columbia. Crews said there was heavy smoke and flames. No injuries were reported. Investigators are still trying to determine what cause the fire. ABC Columbia News will update this story once more information becomes available. Categories: Local News Tags:…

Update: Man Identified Inside Burning Home

HOPKINS, S.C. (WOLO) — Richland County officials have released the name of a man found dead in a fire at a home in Hopkins. Coroner Gary Watts says 84-year-old Cleveland Edmonds of Hopkins died in the fire overnight Wednesday. An autopsy showed that Edmonds died from smoke inhalation and burns. Columbia Fire Chief Aubrey Jenkins says the body was found…

Watch: Sumter Casket Company Fire

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– A massive blaze at a Casket Company in Sumter put area firefighters on alert and blocked traffic. It happened off Magnolia street in Sumter. According to officials, firefighters were able to get the fire under control at 6pm Monday. But it was anticipated to take several more hours to extinguish it. At one point the Lafayette Street…

VIDEO: Early Morning Fire in Lexington Kills Two

LEXINGTON, S.C.(WOLO) – An early morning fire at a home in the 200 block of Cedarcrest Drive has left two people dead. According to authorities a passerby called in the fire just after midnight. After crews were able to put out the flames, they found two bodies inside the residence, in what investigators believe is a bedroom. In addition to…

Watch: Dozens Displaced By Apartment Fire

Columbia , S.C. (WOLO) — On Sunday night, dozens were displaced from their homes after a fire broke out at the Lake Shore Village Apartment Complex. “It blew it up like a bomb,” said neighbor Raymond Toshay. Toshay described the raging fire that shot flames several feet high. He said he ran into the smokey building to save his girlfriends dog. “I…