The Charleston Police Department is investigating a house fire in the 1600 block of Seabago Drive in West Ashley that resulted in one fatality and left another person seriously injured.
On September 8, 2024, shortly after 10:00 a.m., officers responded to reports of a house fire on Seabago Drive. Firefighters from the Charleston Fire Department and Saint Andrews Fire Department initiated rescue efforts. One victim was rescued from the residence and transported to a local hospital by EMS with serious injuries.
A second individual was located inside the home and was pronounced deceased at the scene. The identity of the deceased will be released by the coroner once it is appropriate.
The investigation remains ongoing, and fire and police personnel are expected to be in the area throughout the afternoon. Anyone with information regarding the incident is encouraged to contact the Charleston Police Department at 843-720-2422 and ask for the on-duty Central Detective, or email speaktocpd@charleston-sc.gov.
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