Vacant Structure Fire on Ashley Phosphate

The North Charleston Fire Department worked a structure fire near the intersection of Rock Street and Ashley Phosphate Road.

There is one report of smoke inhalation from a neighbor, but the structure was vacant and the neighbor was assessed and released by EMS. One firefighter was treated for a minor ankle injury and released.

The call came in about the fire at 3:30 a.m. Thursday. As of 8:15 a.m., Rock Street was opened to traffic.

First arriving units reported smoke and flames showing from the two story wood frame residence. The structure was vacant at the time of the fire. 

Charleston County Sheriff's Personnel remain on scene to investigate the cause of the fire.  

Updated 8:15 a.m. to add new information from North Charleston Fire Department.