Last night, the Bluffton Twp. Fire District (SC) responded to their fourth commercial building fire in the last week.  All of the fires were quickly extinguished using solid strategy and tactics.  Three of the fires were within a mile of each other with similarities between them.

The first fire occurred last week in a pawn shop and was quickly extinguished by the first arriving engine.  As additional units arrived, they were diverted to a simultaneous working fire in a rent-to-own furniture store approximately a mile away.  Units quickly brought that fire under control with a well coordinated vertical ventilation and fire attack.

A third similar fire occurred last night in a commercial strip center less than mile from the furniture store.  Crews arrived to find heavy fire and smoke in a motorcycle retail/rental business.  The fire was quickly brought under control and extensive ventilation efforts were necessary for moderate smoke throughout the multiple unit building.

A fourth smaller fire occurred over the weekend and is not believed to be related to the other incidents.

Great job to all BTFD crews.  Keep up the good work and stay safe.