An inquiry is currently being conducted on Edisto Beach after a fire occurred at a home linked to a circuit court judge on Saturday afternoon.
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The fire happened in a gated area off Planters Retreat in Jeremy Cay. Video from a witness showed a large home engulfed in flames.
Details surrounding the incident remain sparse, but News 2 is in the process of verifying information with the Town of Edisto Fire Department.
KC Campbell, public information officer for Colleton County Fire Rescue, said the agency assisted by sending firefighter-paramedics to the scene.
Authorities have reported that three individuals were transported to the Medical University of South Carolina; one via airlift and the other two by ambulance. The severity of their injuries is yet to be determined.
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division confirmed to News 2 that it was actively investigating the fire.
Locals informed a News 2 team on the scene that a judge resides in the area. Public property databases associate the location with Diane Goodstein, who is recognized in SC court files as a circuit court judge.
SC Court officials provided the following statement regarding the incident:
“Chief Justice John W. Kittredge has acknowledged the incident concerning Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein. Currently, SLED is present at the site and plans to start an investigation once the fire is under control. Local law enforcement has been notified and instructed to increase patrols and security. The Judicial Branch will stay in regular contact with SLED.”
Keep checking counton2.com for updates.
