Seven people die each day in a home fire in the U.S., according to the Red Cross. That’s why the campaign is in full force, providing fire safety tips and installing free smoke alarms in central ...

COLUMBIA, S.C. — A dry airmass is set to dominate South Carolina through the weekend, bringing near-to-above-normal temperatures and elevated fire weather concerns to the state. The most ...

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MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCSC) - The Red Cross is assisting a family who has been displaced in a single-family fire Saturday evening. Central Berkeley Fire and EMS responded to a reported home fire on ...

The structure sustained fire, smoke, and water damage. The Red Cross is assisting the displaced residents, providing financial aid for necessities such as shelter, food, and clothing. Volunteers ...

INVESTIGATORS SAY FOUR TEENAGE HIKERS STARTED THE FIRE OUT OF NEGLIGENCE ... THE On Friday, the Commission upgraded the alert to a statewide burn ban. The ban took effect at 6 p.m. Friday.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — The South Carolina Forestry Commission has issued a statewide Red Flag Fire Alert, effective immediately. The alert strongly discourages people from burning outdoors when ...