From staff reports
Just before 1 a.m., Monday, Aug. 18, fire crews responded to a structure fire on Euhaw Street in Beaufort that left a family displaced.
The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department Battalion 1, Engine Company 1, Ladder Company 2, Engine Company 3; Lady’s Island – St. Helena (LISH) Fire District Battalion 20, Engine Company 220; Beaufort County EMS; and Beaufort Police Department all responded.
Beaufort/Port Royal Battalion 1 and Engine Company 1 arrived on scene in less than three minutes, reporting visible smoke and flames coming from a single-story residential structure. Engine Company 1 secured a nearby hydrant, laid a supply line, and initiated an aggressive interior attack, quickly bringing the fire under control.
Ladder Company 2 assisted with fire suppression and conducted a search and rescue of the residence. Crews from Engine Company 3 and LISH Engine Company 220 worked on the building’s exterior, checking for fire extension and extinguishing hot spots.
Fire crews remained on scene for more than three hours to complete salvage and overhaul operations. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
The Red Cross was notified and is assisting the displaced family. Dominion Energy also responded to secure the residence’s power and gas.
No injuries were reported.
