Crews respond to house fire off Bald Cypress Court in Summerville

SUMMERVILLE, S.C. (WCBD) – Emergency crews responded to Friday morning house fire in Summerville.

Chief Trey Adkinson with Dorchester County Fire Rescue told News 2 that five people were displaced after a fire broke out at a two-story home off Bald Cypress Court.

Crews noted “heavy fire” with flames through the roof when they arrived on the scene. Officials called the house a “total loss.”

Fire officials said strong winds aided the flames.

One firefighter became overheated and had to be taken to a local hospital which is standard protocol, according to Chief Adkinson. No other injuries were reported.

Summerville Fire and Rescue provided assistance. The cause of that fire is under investigation.

This is a developing story. Keep checking counton2.com for updates.