{"id":2446,"date":"2026-06-30T20:39:28","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:39:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2446"},"modified":"2026-06-30T20:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T20:39:28","slug":"children-rescued-from-burning-home-where-arson-is-suspected-sc-official-says","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2446","title":{"rendered":"Children rescued from burning home where arson is suspected, SC official says"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Three children were rescued from a burning  South Carolina home Monday night where they suffered severe injuries from a fire that is believed to have been set intentionally, according to the Columbia Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2444\">Chapin is set to get a slate of new restaurants and businesses. Check out where<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>At about 9:30 p.m., crews responded to a Floran Street home and saw smoke coming from the building, fire department officials said Tuesday in a news release. That\u2019s in a part of Columbia between North Main Street and S.C. 277.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Firefighters forced their way inside the home through the front door and immediately encountered heavy smoke and rapidly deteriorating interior conditions, according to the release. The fire was located in the front of the home, officials said.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>During a search of the home, firefighters located three children in, and near, several bedrooms, officials said. The children were brought outside, provided immediate medical care for severe burn injuries, and taken to a local hospital by Richland County EMS, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>From there they were taken to the JMS Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, for further treatment, officials said. Further information on their conditions was not available, and there was no word if any of the injuries are considered to be life-threatening.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>While the children were getting rescued, the fire was brought under control, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No other injuries were reported in the incident where more 30 firefighters responded, officials said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2442\">BMW to build new EV SUV in SC. Here are the details<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The Columbia Police Department is investigating the fire as a criminal matter for suspected arson and child endangerment.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Police are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident, identify the children\u2019s caregivers, and locate family members, according to the release. The investigation is being conducted in coordination with the Richland County Fire Marshal and SLED as investigators continue processing evidence, conducting interviews and pursuing leads, officials said<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 803-545-3525, CrimeStoppers at 888-CRIME-SC or submit tips online.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>In the case of an emergency, always call 911.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cAn extremely difficult call last night,\u201d officials said in the release. \u201cCalls like this are incredibly tough, but they remind us exactly why we do this job.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>Units that responded to the house fire included Engine 1, Rescue 1, Ladder 7, Engine 13, Engine 12, Ladder 14, Engine 11, Rehab 1, as well as battalion chiefs and command staff, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>         BEHIND THE STORY     <\/h3>\n<p>             MORE          <\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>This is a breaking news story<\/h3>\n<div>\n<p>In a breaking news situation, facts can be unclear and the situation may still be developing. The State is trying to get important information to the public as quickly and accurately as possible. This story will be updated as more information becomes available, and some information in this story may change as the facts become clearer. Refresh this page later for more updated information.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2441\">Boating in SC? 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