GOOSE CREEK, S.C. — A fast-moving fire tore through a home in the Townes subdivision off Indigo Lane on Friday afternoon, spreading to several nearby houses before firefighters were able to bring the flames under control, according to the Goose Creek Fire Department.
Crews were dispatched around 4:28 p.m. and arrived to find heavy fire engulfing a residence and threatening neighboring properties. The blaze quickly spread to two adjacent homes, while two more behind the original structure sustained significant heat damage to their siding, officials said.
Firefighters worked aggressively to contain the flames, eventually bringing the fire under control. Crews remained on the scene for several hours to douse lingering hot spots and conduct overhaul operations.
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No residents or firefighters were injured, but one dog died in the blaze.
The American Red Cross said its disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family of two whose home on Indigo Lane was destroyed. The organization is providing financial help for essentials such as food, clothing, and temporary housing, as well as connecting the family with community resources.
Goose Creek officials expressed gratitude to multiple departments that helped battle the flames, including Central Berkeley Fire Department, South Berkeley Fire Department, Joint Base Charleston Fire Department, Summerville Fire & Rescue, Town of Moncks Corner Fire Department, and Berkeley County EMS.
“The City of Goose Creek Fire Department would like to extend sincere thanks to our mutual aid partners for their assistance,” the department said in a statement.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
As investigators continue their work, the department reminded residents of a crucial safety measure: “Working smoke alarms save lives.”
