Single fire sprinkler extinguishes Charleston apartment fire, officials say

Published
January 24, 2026
Location
Charleston, South Carolina
Element at Carolina Bay Apartments
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Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Charleston South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina: A fire in an apartment in Charleston, South Carolina, was extinguished by a single fire sprinkler head. The fire started on a mattress in an unoccupied bedroom, and an electric blanket was found in the debris. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation. The Charleston Fire Department responded to the incident on Friday evening, with the sprinkler system preventing further damage.

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Single fire sprinkler extinguishes Charleston apartment fire, officials say

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