Two Residents Lose Home in Lexington County Mobile Fire
I remember reading about this fire, and it really hit me how quickly life can change. Two people in Lexington County suddenly found themselves without a home after their mobile home caught fire near Chapin. When the fire departments arrived at the 1400 block of Old Lexington Highway, smoke was already pouring from the eaves, a clear sign that things were serious.
Thankfully, the fire crews acted fast. Units from Lexington County, Irmo, Columbia-Richland, Newberry, and Little Mountain were on the scene, and the blaze was brought under control before anyone got hurt. It’s a relief to know that no injuries were reported, but the two residents are now dealing with the immediate shock and disruption of being displaced.
The Lexington County Fire Investigation Task Force is looking into what caused the fire, and while the investigation is ongoing, this incident reminds us just how vulnerable homes—especially mobile ones—can be to sudden emergencies…