House Fire Day After Christmas in Clemson

On Tuesday, December 26, the Clemson University Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 40 Hickory Way in Clemson, S.C. The fire was reported by a neighbor at 10:10 p.m. and crews arrived on scene to a fully involved structure fire at 10:15 p.m. A total of 34 personnel from the Clemson University, Pendleton, and Central Fire Departments were able to bring the fire under control at 11:04 p.m. The cause of the incident is currently under investigation. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident as the house was unoccupied at the time. No additional structures were involved. Assisting crews from Pendleton, Central, and Seneca Fire Departments were able to protect surrounding exposures and prevent any potential spread of the fire.