From staff reports
On Wednesday morning, Nov. 12, the Burton Fire District, MCAS Fire and Emergency Services, and Beaufort County EMS and Sheriff’s Office responded to a house fire which displaced two adults.
Just past 9 a.m., emergency services were dispatched to a house fire originally reported to be at 8 Old Jericho Road, but when crews arrived, they could find no fire at that address.
Firefighters searched the area and were able to locate the fire in a mobile home in the Sherwood Mobile Home Park located at 89 Parris Island Gateway.
Fire crews entered the home to find smoke but no fire. Crews searched the home for any victims and the fire, and were able to locate a smoldering fire in a back bedroom. Firefighters extinguished the fire which was isolated to a corner of the room; however, while fire damages were limited, the mobile home sustained smoke damages throughout.
Fire investigators believe the fire had been smoldering for some time. The residents were not home at the time of the fire.
No injuries were reported. Both adults who lived there were displaced but refused Red Cross assistance. The fire is under investigation.
