Firefighters attacked by man with machete while responding to Beaufort County hotel fire
Summary
Vehicle Fire Charleston South Carolina in Charleston, South Carolina: Firefighters in Beaufort County, South Carolina, were attacked by a man with a machete while responding to a hotel fire. The incident occurred on May 12, 2026, and the department reported the firefighter was safe. The police are investigating the cause of the attack.
Original reporting
Firefighters attacked by man with machete while responding to Beaufort County hotel fire