SPARTANBURG COUNTY, S.C. (WSPA) – Two people, including a firefighter, were hurt Tuesday afternoon as crews battled a fire at an Upstate home.
According to Boiling Springs Fire Department, firefighters responded at 1:20 p.m. to a house fire in the 3000 block of Old Furnace Road in Spartanburg County.
Once on the scene, firefighters begin battling the fire at the vacant home. The department said part of the roof had already collapsed when they arrived.
Officials said one firefighter was injured. The extent of their injuries has not been released.
Another person was also taken to the hospital.
Firefighters said they will work to determine the cause Wednesday once the scene is safe.
Old Furnace Road was closed for several hours but has since reopened.
The Boiling Springs Fire Department said the house will continue to smolder and smoke overnight and firefighters will be on scene to monitor.
