Palmetto Park Home Damaged by Saturday Fire

Press Release, Lowcountry Red Cross

American Red Cross volunteers were called to the scene of a Summerville home fire on Saturday morning and provided assistance to a family that included three adults.  The Summerville Fire Department responded to the blaze which caused minor damage to the home.

The home is at 124 Pawley Dr. in Palmetto Park.

The Red Cross provided the fire victims with temporary housing and funds to replace food lost in the fire, comfort kits, containing personal hygiene items, and referrals to partner agencies to assist with the family’s long-term recovery.   

The Red Cross has assisted more than 600 individuals affected by disasters, including home fires, in its seven-county region of Beaufort, Berkeley, Charleston, Colleton, Dorchester, Hampton and Jasper counties, since July 1, 2012.  

Members of our community can support local victims of disasters similar to this and enable the Red Cross to assist families like this who are impacted by residential fires by contacting the American Red Cross at 843-764-2323 ext. 368 or by going to www.LowcountryRedCross.org.

Edited 9:31 a.m. Jan. 7 to correct the name of the neighborhood. Original story incorrectly placed the damaged home in the Robynwyn community.