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Johns Island, SC – Apartment kitchen fire contained by single sprinkler

February 18, 2019 viking210

Charleston’s Fire Marshal Division responded to a report about a fire in an apartment building on Reva Ridge Drive in Johns Island around 3 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters arrived in less than five minutes to the three-story apartment building, according to officials.

“Smoke was venting from a first floor unit and crews rapidly entered the home to discover a smoldering fire in the kitchen area,” according to the department. The occupant of the apartment was not home, however a passersby noticed smoke venting from the apartment and notified property management and 911, according to officials.

“A single fire sprinkler head activated and contained the fire damage to the kitchen,” the department states. “Investigators determined the fire originated in the kitchen and was likely caused by a coffee maker.”

Emergency responders included the Charleston, St. John’s Fire District, James Island PSD Fire Department, North Charleston Fire Department, Charleston County EMS and City of Charleston Police Department. One tenant was displaced as a result of the incident and no injuries were reported.

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