Station #9 units responded to an approximately 10 acre woods fire in the 1500 block of Addison Road Saturday afternoon March 14 at 6:28 pm. Firefighters arrived at the large incident and identified several structures that were endangered. Fire-Rescue units were positioned to protect the buildings and Forestry units were requested. The SC Forestry Commission responded with two tractors and a Ranger in a brush unit. Engine #9 also requested one additional Engine, one additional Brush truck and personnel to assist with the large fire. Fire-Rescue crews were on the scene for over three hours, while Forestry units remained to monitor the fire for additional hours. Crews were able to protect all the buildings, and none suffered any damage. Light winds carried embers which started additional spot fires.
