Fire destroys building at Greenville Co. apartment complex

GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – A large fire destroyed a building at a Greenville County apartment complex Thursday afternoon.

The fire broke out shortly before 1 p.m. at the Stoneledge Plantation Apartments on Roper Mountain Road.

There were 16 apartments in the building which caught fire. It is unclear how many apartments were damaged. Two other buildings suffered were damaged by heat from the fire.

Firefighters said they gained control of the fire around 2:45 p.m.

One firefighter was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

The Boiling Springs Fire District said some residents were treated for minor injuries as well.

The fire department said the fire was unintentional and originated in the attic space.

Multiple other fire departments assisted with the fire.