LANCASTER COUNTY, S.C. — A 68-year-old woman died in a Lancaster County house fire early Friday morning, officials said.
Firefighters responded to the home just after 2 a.m. on South Potter Road, just south of Highway 9.
So sad to report that a woman who was inside this Lancaster home when a fire broke out this morning died. A Sheriff’s deputy tried to save her, but smoke forced him back out. This is on Potter Road. Fire crews working to determine the cause. @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/5pAPT5uuJe
— Susanna Black (@SusannaWSOC9) March 12, 2021
Officials said a sheriff’s deputy tried to rescue the victim, Jean Lindsey, but smoke forced him back out of the house.
Fire crews were able to get the flames under control within an hour. Officials have not said how the fire started.
Several fire departments responded to the scene, and Lancaster County Fire Marshal and SLED are investigating.
No other details have been released at this point. Check back with wsoctv.com for updates.
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