MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — A Berkeley County family is receiving emergency assistance from the American Red Cross after a house fire displaced six people over the weekend, as severe weather brought heavy rain and lightning across the Lowcountry.
According to the Red Cross, disaster-trained volunteers responded after a fire damaged a home on Novelty Lane in Moncks Corner on Sunday. The organization said it is assisting six residents by providing financial assistance for immediate needs, including food, clothing and temporary shelter, while also connecting the family with additional recovery resources.
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The extent of the fire damage and whether anyone was injured have not been released.
Another Structure Fire Reported in Goose Creek
The house fire came as emergency crews across Berkeley County were responding to weather-related incidents Sunday evening.
At approximately 6:21 p.m., the City of Goose Creek Fire Department announced firefighters were working a residential structure fire in the 200 block of Urbano Lane.
Fire officials said mutual aid agencies were assisting at the scene and urged motorists to avoid the area to allow emergency crews room to operate safely.
The department did not immediately release details about injuries, damage estimates or the cause of the fire.
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Severe Weather Creates Additional Challenges
Both incidents occurred as strong thunderstorms moved through the region, bringing periods of heavy rainfall and frequent lightning.
In its public advisory, the Goose Creek Fire Department reminded residents to exercise caution while traveling during severe weather conditions by reducing speed, increasing following distances and avoiding flooded roadways.
The department also warned motorists never to drive through standing water, noting that flooded roads can conceal dangerous hazards and rapidly changing conditions.
