A fire occurred at 801 East Main Street, Dillon, on Saturday, according to City of Dillon Fire Chief Keith Bailey.
City firemen got dispatched at 4:33 p.m. When they arrived on scene, they had heavy black smoke coming out of the top of the residence on all four sides of the residence and heavy fire showing at the back of the residence. Bailey said it appears at this time that the origin of the fire started on the back porch/wall area and burned up into the top of the house. The cause of the fire at this time is undetermined.
The City of Dillon Fire Department cleared the scene at 8:45 p.m.
The American Red Cross came to the scene and assisted the families that lived at the residence. This house was an apartment. No one was injured due to the fire, Bailey said.
