Structure Fire Damages Home on West North 2nd Street in Seneca

Seneca firefighters responded to a house fire on West North 2nd Street Tuesday morning after receiving the call at 10:41 a.m. Upon arrival, officials confirmed flames were actively burning inside the structure. Fire crews quickly entered the home to fight the blaze from the interior while others connected hoses to a nearby hydrant to supply water. Additional firefighters assisted with putting out the fire and searching the building for anyone inside. The city’s fire chief took command of the scene and reported that the home’s only occupant was found and safely escorted out with no injuries.

 

Crews brought the main fire under control in about 20 minutes, though clearing the scene took longer due to multiple layers of roofing added over the years, which made it harder to ensure all hot spots were extinguished. Clemson University Fire Department sent an engine to help, while Corinth-Shiloh firefighters covered calls elsewhere in the city during the incident. Preliminary findings point to an accidental cause, and no one—resident or firefighter—was hurt.