A man was found dead Tuesday after a house fire broke out on Broadwell Mill Road in Anderson County, South Carolina, officials say.
According to WYFF4, the fire happened on Broadwell Mill Road in Anderson County, though the outlet said it would update the story as more information becomes available.
Emergency Crews Respond to Blaze
Emergency crews responded to the blaze.
The fire was reported in Anderson County.
After the Fire
The man's death was reported after the fire.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division maintains an Arson Unit. It is not yet known whether SLED has been asked to assist in this case.
How Fatal House Fires Are Tracked and Compared
Nationally, heating fires were the second leading cause of home fires as recently as 2021, contributing to an estimated 32,200 home fires and 190 deaths each year, according to the U.S. Fire Administration as reported by Columbia Gorge News.
The identity of the man who died, the official cause of death, and the findings of any fire origin investigation remain unknown as of Tuesday. Hoodline will update this story as officials release more information.
