A stove fire at the MAA Tanglewood Apartments in Anderson, South Carolina, caused extensive damage to several units. The fire started just after 7:30 p.m. on Saturday night and quickly spread to two apartment buildings on the upper floor. First responders, including the Anderson Fire Department and three other county departments, arrived at the scene to find heavy smoke and flames. They evacuated residents from the affected apartments and worked for approximately 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. While two units were completely destroyed by the fire, 10 others sustained significant water and smoke damage. Thankfully, there were no reported injuries. The American Red Cross is currently providing support to 12 individuals affected by the fire by offering food, shelter, financial assistance, and referrals to other resources.
Fire crews in Anderson, South Carolina, responded to an apartment fire on Saturday night. The incident took place at the MAA Tanglewood Apartments on Marchbanks Avenue. According to the Anderson fire chief, the fire originated from a stove and quickly spread to two apartment buildings on the upper floor. As a result, first responders were forced to evacuate residents from the connected apartments. Fire crews from the Anderson Fire Department and three other county departments were dispatched to the scene. It took approximately 30 firefighters 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. While two units were completely destroyed, 10 others sustained damage from water and smoke. Miraculously, no injuries were reported. The American Red Cross is now assisting 12 individuals who were affected by the fire, providing them with necessary resources like food, shelter, financial assistance, and referrals.
A stove fire at the MAA Tanglewood Apartments in Anderson, South Carolina, resulted in significant damage to multiple units. The fire began on Saturday evening and rapidly spread to two apartment buildings on the upper floor. Responding authorities, including the Anderson Fire Department and three other county departments, were met with heavy smoke and flames upon arrival. Consequently, residents from the affected units had to be evacuated. The fire took around 45 minutes for approximately 30 firefighters to bring under control. While two units were completely destroyed by the fire, 10 others were affected by water and smoke damage. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported from the incident. The American Red Cross has stepped in to provide support to the 12 individuals impacted by the fire, offering aid such as food, shelter, financial assistance, and referrals to further support services.
