SLED Probes Edisto Beach House Fire That Hospitalized Three; State Supreme Court Flags Security for Judge
“Chief Justice John W. Kittredge is aware of an incident involving Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein.”
What Happened
A Saturday afternoon house fire in Edisto Beach’s gated Jeremy Cay community sent three people to the hospital and triggered a state investigation. Colleton County Fire-Rescue treated multiple patients at the scene; one was airlifted to the Medical University of South Carolina by C.A.R.E. Flight, and two others were transported by ground. Officials have not released the cause of the fire or the patients’ conditions.
Law Enforcement and Judicial Response
The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) is leading the investigation. The South Carolina Supreme Court issued a statement acknowledging an incident involving Circuit Court Judge Diane Goodstein, noting that SLED was on scene and that local agencies had been asked to provide extra patrols and security for judiciary-related concerns.
Location and Agencies on Scene
The fire occurred within the coastal Jeremy Cay community on Edisto Beach. Responders included Colleton County Fire-Rescue and partner agencies serving the St. Paul’s/Edisto Island area. Command officials confirmed the MUSC transports and the helicopter evacuation.
What’s Unknown
Authorities have not disclosed the fire’s origin, whether any criminal conduct is suspected, or updated conditions for the hospitalized individuals. Investigators have not announced a timeline for findings; further details typically follow once the scene is processed and structural safety is confirmed.
“The Judicial Branch will remain in close communication with SLED.”
Sources
- 3 hospitalized following reported Edisto Beach fire; SLED investigating (Live 5 News, WCSC). (https://www.live5news.com)
- Judge’s house fire being investigated; 3 hospitalized (WIS-TV). (https://www.wistv.com)
- 3 people hospitalized after apparent Edisto Beach house fire; SLED investigating (ABC News 4, WCIV). (WCIV)
- SLED investigating fire at Edisto Beach home associated with SC circuit court judge; 3 injured (WCBD News 2 – video report). (YouTube)
- St. Paul’s Fire District: service area and updates (district site / Facebook). (St. Pauls Fire District)
