Fire on Chevis Mountain Rd

At 10:56 pm on Sunday, Oconee County firefighters were alerted to a residential structure fire at 220 Chevis Mountain

Road in the Cleveland Community. Crews arrived within 10 minutes to a single story home and a vehicle in full blaze. Approx. 25 firefighters from Long Creek, Cleveland, and Westminster were on the scene and contained the fire in about 30 minutes. This process included three water tankers, to transport water several miles from a remote water source. No injuries were sustained during the 3 hours of operating at the scene.

 The home was occupied by two adults at the time of the fire. Both were able to escape the quickly spreading fire unharmed. The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental.  The home and contents were completely destroyed. The American Red Cross will be providing the couple with a place to stay and supplies to maintain for the next three days. If you would like to donate to this family or others who have been affected by home fires, please contact the American Red Cross at (864) 638-5619.