Firefighters Respond To Garage Fire On East Morse Street In Dillon

Friday morning, the Dillon Volunteer Fire Department responded to a reported fire on East Morse Street. The caller informed dispatch that the gutter on the side of a homeowner’s garage was on fire.

Fortunately, the homeowner acted quickly by using a garden hose to help extinguish the flames before the fire department arrived. Thanks to the homeowner’s prompt action, the fire was contained, preventing extensive damage to the garage.

Firefighters arrived shortly after and assessed the scene. Little damage was reported, and the fire was fully extinguished.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but authorities suspect it could have been sparked by a short circuit or a spark from a nearby power line. Further investigation will determine the exact origin of the flames.