2 injured in West Ashley house fire

CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCBD) – Crews responded to a house fire Saturday that left two people injured, fire officials said. 

The St. Andrews and City of Charleston Fire Departments were dispatched to the 3200 block of Bonanza Road around 10:45 a.m. after receiving reports of an ongoing structure fire. 

When they arrived and entered the home, they found a man inside. The man was taken to the front of the house and treated before EMS arrived and took him to a local hospital. 

Fire officials did not have an update on the man’s condition. A firefighter was also taken to the hospital for evaluation. 

St. Andrews Chief Fire Marshal Kevin Berkel said the flames were controlled in about 20 minutes. 

Berkel is still investigating the cause and origin of the fire.