A structure fire on LeAnn Drive in Easley left one person dead and sent two others to the hospital for smoke inhalation early Wednesday, according to officials. Firefighters arrived to find the home heavily involved in flames and immediately launched suppression and search efforts inside.
Crews with the Easley Fire Department found a heavily involved structure fire at 200 LeAnn Drive and began fire suppression and search operations, according to wspa.com. One person was found dead at the scene, while two others were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment of smoke inhalation, per the same report. Firefighters brought the blaze under control after about 40 minutes.
Coroner's Office Responds, Victim Not Yet Identified
The Pickens County Coroner's Office was called to LeAnn Drive at about 5 a.m., according to WYFF. As of publication, the coroner's office had not identified the person who died, the station's report notes. Fire officials said they are still working to determine the cause of the deadly fire.
Multiple Agencies Coordinated the Response
The scene drew a coordinated response from several local agencies. According to foxcarolina.com, the incident required the Easley Fire Department, Pickens County EMS, Easley Police Department, and the Pickens County Coroner's Office all on scene. No further details on the cause of the fire or the identity of the victim had been released at the time of publication.
