FOUNTAIN INN, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Home fires have claimed at least 1,375 lives in the U.S. since the beginning of the year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration.
The tragedy is hitting close to home in the Upstate, with deadly fires reported in the past week in Anderson, Greenwood and Pickens counties, along with the city of Easley.
Upstate fire officials are urging residents to take steps to prevent future fires. The National Fire Protection Association says most house fires could have been prevented, and many started because of human habits, mistakes and overdue maintenance…