Early Sunday morning, multiple businesses in Summerville, South Carolina suffered smoke and water damage after one of them caught fire. Summerville Police closed Old Trolley Road at Beverly Drive around 4:30 a.m. while Summerville Fire & Rescue responded to the call. The road was reopened just before 7 a.m.
Chief Fire Marshal Jeremiah Lee stated that the incident was a reported commercial fire on the 1200 block of Old Trolley Road. Although there were no signs of fire from the outside, crews encountered smoke and heat upon entry, indicating a fire was present. They quickly located and controlled the fire in less than five minutes, but neighboring businesses were affected by smoke and water damage.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. The cause of the fire is still under investigation at this time. Copyright 2024 WCSC. All rights reserved.