South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is investigating an August 26, house fire that claimed the life of a woman. According to Williamsburg County Fire Chief Randy Swinton, Edith Scott, 55, died in her home located on Dahlia Loop, off Highway 52 South of Williamsburg County Hwy., Salters. Scott’s brother, Elijah Scott Jr. was also in the home. A neighbor entered into the home and pulled Mr. Scott to safety. However, when the neighbor reentered the home to rescue Ms. Scott he was blocked by flames. The fire is believed to have started in the front bedroom around 10 p.m. The Williamsburg Fire Department arrived within five minutes of the 911 calls. A firefighter’s newly equipped helmet camera captured the devastating scene. Ms. Scott was a school bus driver with the Williamsburg County School District. Mr. Scott was transported by EMS to the Williamsburg Regional Hospital, where he was treated for smoke inhalation and later released. Mr. Scott’s condition was unknown at time of press.
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