Officials: Firefighter injured during response to fire at Upstate boat storage facility

Published
June 18, 2026
Outcome
Injured
Location
Salem, South Carolina
South Highway 11
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Incident type
Fire

Summary

Vehicle Fire Salem South Carolina in Salem, South Carolina: Firefighters responded to a fire at the Fall Creek Boat Storage facility on South Highway 11 in Salem, South Carolina, after an explosion was reported sometime after 9 a.m. The blaze destroyed several buildings and damaged about 60 boats; one firefighter was injured during the response.

Publicly reported parties

Name Role Status
Unnamed firefighter Unknown Injured

Original reporting

Officials: Firefighter injured during response to fire at Upstate boat storage facility

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