At approximately 10:50 p.m. on July 22nd station 9 responded along with CKC Buffalo and Antioch fire departments referencing a structure fire on the corner of West Carolina Street and North Chester Street.

Upon arrival light smoke was showing from the residence. Units quickly made entry and found a laundry basket on fire. The basket was removed with minimal damage to the house itself. Everyone exited the house safely as a quick knockdown was made on the fire in the growth stages of fire due to the quick response from our volunteer fire departments in Blacksburg SC. Thanks to all of the Firefighter who assisted with this incident as we continue to grow, train, and educated ourselves to become better firefighters.

RESIDENCE & CITIZENS: Continue to practice and educate yourselves and especially your children on fire safety (Fire Exit Drills, Smoke Detector replacement, Meeting points for your residence, etc.) on fire safety. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE WORKING SMOKE DETECTORS IN YOUR RESIDENCE, IF NOT, PLEASE CONTACT THEY BLACKSBURG FIRE DEPARTMENT (864-839-6061) AS WE WILL INSTALL AND INSPECT THEM FOR FREE, OR VISIT OUR WEBSITE (WWW.BLACKSBURGFIRE.COM) AND CLICK ON THE SMOKE DETECTOR SYMBOL AND FILL OUT THE FORM, AND WE WILL CONTACT YOU AND COME OUT ASAP AND INSTALL THEM FOR FREE.