On January 11, Whitefield firefighters assisted West Pelzer FD with a residential structure fire on Wateree Ln. Tankers supplied water from a nearby hydrant. The home was vacant and no injuries were reported. Williamston EMS stood by on scene while West Pelzer, Whitefield and Piercetown firefighters extinguished the fire.

Responding units: Engine 6, Engine 6-1, Rescue 6, Engine 22, Tanker 22 and Tanker 13.