BEAUFORT, S.C. (WSAV) - A fire caused by a space heater has left one person injured, according to the City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department.
Officials say just after 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, the department was dispatched to a residential structure fire off Ritter Circle in Port Royal.
The first arriving engine arrived on scene to find smoke and flames showing from a one-story residential structure.
(City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department)
Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire, then stayed on at the scene for over 3 hours extinguishing hot spots and performing salvage and overhaul.
According to officials, one occupant of the home was transported to the hospital with burn injuries.
(City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department)
The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department, the Burton Fire District, Parris Island Fire & Emergency Services, Beaufort County EMS, Port Royal Police Department, and Dominion all responded to the incident.
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The City of Beaufort/Town of Port Royal Fire Department says if using space heaters, always remember to keep combustibles at least 3 feet away.