{"id":2462,"date":"2026-07-01T12:06:05","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T12:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2462"},"modified":"2026-07-01T12:06:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T12:06:05","slug":"woman-arrested-after-her-children-were-critically-injured-in-fire-sc-police-say","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2462","title":{"rendered":"Woman arrested after her children were critically injured in fire, SC police say"},"content":{"rendered":"<article><!-- --><!-- --><!-- WPS-5038 -- removed the script from WPS and added the placeholder for trinity player --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- --><!-- CONTENT --><!--[--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>A South Carolina woman was arrested after her three young children were left alone, in deplorable conditions, and were critically injured in a Monday night house fire, according to Columbia officials.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2461\">Children rescued from burning home where arson is suspected, SC official says<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The children\u2019s mother, Zana Oden, was charged with three counts unlawful conduct toward a child, the Columbia Police Department said in a Tuesday night news release. Oden, who was not at the Floran Street home when the children were rescued by the Columbia Fire Department and later tried to evade arrest by hiding in a closet, could face more charges, according to the release.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No bond has been set for the 28-year-old woman who is being held in the Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center, jail records show.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>The young victims<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>After getting rescued from the house fire, Oden\u2019s children \u2014 who are 6, 4 and 2 years old \u2014 were taken to a local hospital by Richland County EMS before being transferred to the JMS Burn Center in Augusta, Georgia, the fire department said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The children suffered severe burns and are in critical but stable condition as they continue to be treated in the Augusta hospital, police said in the release.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The South Carolina Department of Social Services has also stepped in as the children were living in deplorable conditions even before the fire happened, officials said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The State recently reported that a child younger than 9 years old should not be left home alone, even for a short period of time, according to Prisma Health Pediatrician Dr. Deborah Greenhouse.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur thoughts remain with the children as they fight to recover,\u201d Police Chief Skip Holbrook said in the release. \u201cWe are committed to conducting a thorough investigation, holding those responsible accountable and ensuring justice is served.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>The fire<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>At about 9:30 p.m. Monday, crews responded to the Floran Street home and saw smoke coming from the building, fire department officials said. 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 fire department. The fire was located in the front of the home, officials said.<\/p>\n<p>Read more <a href=\"https:\/\/usmovingexpertss.com\/?p=2460\">These SC cities are among the 150 most educated in the US, new report says. See how they rank<\/a><\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>During a search of the home, firefighters located three children in, and near, several bedrooms, the fire department said. The children were brought outside, provided immediate medical care for severe burn injuries before being taken to medical facilities, according to the fire department.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>While the children were getting rescued, the fire was brought under control, the fire department said.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No other injuries were reported in the incident where more 30 firefighters responded, according to officials.<\/p>\n<p><!--]--><!--[--><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<h2>Criminal investigation<\/h2>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>No parent or adult was at the home when the fire department responded to the burning building, police said. Oden was tracked down at an apartment at 100 Ripplemeyer Avenue, according to police. That\u2019s about 2 miles from the home that burned in the fire.<\/p>\n<p><!-- --><!--]--><!--[--><\/p>\n<p>The cause of the fire is being investigated by police, along with the Richland County Fire Marshal and SLED. Suspected arson is being investigated, the fire department 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>\u201cThis is a heartbreaking incident that has deeply impacted our entire community,\u201d Holbrook said. \u201cWe are grateful for the courageous actions of our firefighters, EMS personnel and police officers whose swift response gave these children a chance to survive.\u201d<\/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=2458\">Intense heat dome to scorch SC during the July 4th weekend. 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